use technology to go on and progress, but, spend a bit
of time to learn to print just to get able to do it.
never actually give up, but, keep things in
properspective. technology will make writing not
totally important. '

--- Dianne Adams <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I'm a lurker, too.  But now I'd like your opinions
> on
> something.
>
> My 6 year old, Evan, has high tone and spasticity
> throughout his body, but his right hand seems pretty
> good, at least in comparison to his other
> extremities.
>  He's been trying to learn to write for about 2.5
> years.  He can write his first name, not quite
> legibly, in letters about 3/4 inch high.  He cannot
> write well enough to take spelling tests,
> arithmetic,
> or compose stories (we handle these now by
> dictation,
> writing his oral answers with a highlighter, and
> having him trace the letters and numbers).
>
> Is it time to throw in the towel on the printing,
> and
> look into an alphasmart or other technology?  Is
> being
> unable to jot down a phone number or write a check a
> serious enough issue that it's worth continuing to
> pursue?  He needs extra help with language and math,
> already, and there are only so many directions you
> can
> go at once, in a 6 hour school day.  We're having
> another IEP in January, and I'd be interested in
> your
> opinions.
>
> Regards,
> Dianne
>
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