Re:Handwriting ..was pencil grasp

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>My son's handwriting has always been difficult to decipher. Until he started

Concerta a month ago. After just 2 days, the letters were well formed, all the

same size and easier to read. I would not have believed it if I hadn't seen it

for myself. I don't know why it worked that way, but I am happy about it.

PS. He never lets me help him with homework or writing practice. He gets very

defensive.

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> This is true. I have had bad experiences in trying to get help for

handwriting issues from school OT's as well. I finally went and bought

" Handwriting without Tears " which I wish I had done in the beginning.

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> Roxanna

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> " The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do

nothing. " E. Burke

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> This probably seems minor, but it was noted in my son's eval that he has an

improper pencil grasp, often breaking the lead and leading to frustration. It's

also well known that he struggles with handwriting. The Kindergarten teacher

seem oblivious, even after being given a copy of the eval and I specifically

mentioned it to her while handing over the eval.

> Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that

this should be taught and corrected in Kindergarten.

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> Kristy

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