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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