HeWillSoar Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Did it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My child had a lot of OT. Dysgraphia was only one of many issues. I can't say where he would be if he hadn't had OT. I can tell you that he writes legibly, not neatly, slowly, but not ridiculously so. He can communicate in writing as necessary and never complains about it hurting any more. When given the option, he types. He plans to major in writing in college. I think it helped. I would do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My son had enough improvement that I am happy he did it. He still has poor handwriting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaitlinC Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 My son first did OT strictly focussed on handwriting/fine motor skills. We really did not see any benefit coming out of that, just frustration. Once we stopped the OT, we enrolled him in an art class, and later in a cartooning workshop. I think that those activities have helped him to advance more than the OT did, because he is motivated. He likes art and wants to express himself through his drawings. He likes to trace pictures. As he gets older, his grip is improving and he has more control, although the letters still don't come out the way he wants/needs them to. He still has difficulties with handwriting, it will never be his strong suit. He is back with an OT but we are not focussing at all on handwriting. She is working on core strength and some sensory issues with him. He really likes going there; his OT is amazing at integrating his exercises and interests (minecraft is a theme with everything) so we are keeping it up for now. I figure, if he likes it, and she continues to target some of his areas of weakness, he may continue to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Targhee Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 There was a lot of LARGE muscle work for our OT, trunk and shoulder stabilizing things, as well as find motor. The OT isolated muscle weakness in specific areas/tasks and worked on those. I wish we would have done it two or three years earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWillSoar Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The OT did help, but it did not eliminate the dysgraphia. Ds will always be very slow at handwriting and it will always be a struggle for him. It is better than it was, but we will always have to accommodate for writing even after 3 years of OT. Maybe the severity of the issue is different for each student? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think I waited too long to get DS to an OT. He was 11 yo by then and the OT worked more on vestibular issues, prim reflex issues, and Interactive Metronome. OT has benefited my DD and identified motor planning issues. I don't regret taking her to OT at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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