Dysgraphia Aids (cross posted)

[SonshineLearner]

My son is in 6th grade and I'm looking for good aids for Dysgraphia. I want him to be able to function in a mainstreamed classroom, with some accommodations.

Thanks!

[MomatHWTK]

These are resources a friend of mine used several years ago:

http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/519506-dysgraphia-resources/?hl=%2Bdysgraphia+%2Bresources&do=findComment&comment=5756913

[fromupnorth]

Livescribe pen and AudioNote are also good resources.  Efofex is good for some but is usually seen as an alegbra and high app.  ModMath is for a lower level math, although using graph paper works for some in earlier math - I made my own so that the boxes were bigger and you every other column was lightly shaded.  In college/high school my boys used peer note takers and notes from professors.  Dragon Naturally speaking and a good typing program.  Although sixth grade is early, it's important to teach when you handwrite vs type vs dictate/scribe.  I've found that what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another, and it was very much a trial and error process.

[geodob]

You could throw away the pen, and replace it with a keyboard.

It is a really ridiculous situation, where the only place that pens are still used?

Is in schools.

While handwriting is still often used for writing birthday cards.

That's about the extent of its usage these days.

 

[Heathermomster]

DS used an Alphasmart Neo for 4th-6th grade in the classroom.  Alphasmart is out of business; however, the devices are still available on the used market.  If you have any questions about the Neo, please feel free to ask me.