RE: FW: RE: Educational question

May 17, 2003

Dear Audrey,

It is so amazing to think of Meredith entering middle school! Wow!

Where has the time gone?

I think there will be lots of good suggestions coming your way. I think

that Barb Mousouris and Ludwig and others may have good thoughts.

As for us, I would encourage specific Occupational Therapy for

handwriting. The 'Handwriting Without Tears' program is really

excellent in helping handwriting. Or, are you concerned about the

content of the writing? If that is the case, I hope others have good

ideas. For handwriting help, typing computer program can help bring

typing skills up rapidly. If it is handwriting rather than content, the

school should be providing a typing device. This could be an " Alpha

Smart " type of device on up to a laptop computer. Meredith should not be

held behind by writing difficulties.

As I mentioned, I'm not sure if it is the content or the actual

handwriting, but another thought is that omega 3 fatty acid deficiency

can cause 'dysgraphia " , or writing problems. It is also associated with

ADD or ADHD conditions. The website that Dr. Stordy provides has a lot

of interesting information on this topic: http://drstordy.com

Students that act as notetakers are also somewhat common for students

that can benefit.

I hope you get lots and lots of suggestions.

Best wishes,

FW: RE: Educational question

Hi I guess my question is mostly for the older CHARGE kids and parents.

I was wondering as school work becomes more and more difficult and time

consuming are there special programs for the computer that you use?

Meredith is starting middle school next year, and there is a big jump in

the volume of work that she will have. Writing is her weakness, and I

was just wondering if any of the other kids have had similar issues, and

what they did to either over come them, or manage them a little better.

Thanks!!!

Audrey Dwyer-Wife to Bill-Mommy to -11, Meredith-10(CHARGEr), &

-8

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