Hi Dianne,

At 6 I used 1 inch ruled paper  (very large sheets). I hardly ever write
anything now as I'm probably the only one who can read it (and that not
100%!!). I did try shorthand when I went to University but I couldn't read
any of it.

Bobby's right, any memory exercises are excellent, you can compensate for not
writing by having a good memory. Using electronic aids is second best, not as
fast as squirrelling it away in the old noggin.

Cheers

Deri



On Friday 10 Dec 2004 16:49, Dianne Adams 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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