How about a pencil grip?? Just google "pencil grips". There are all kinds from simple cushions to actual finger position grips. I think these will definitely help your son get back on track. My son has dysgraphia and I ordered some from http://www.otideas.com/Items/PencilGrips.htm

I like the 70 hand prints. Maybe have people outline their hands on a piece of paper with their handwritten birthday wish. You could place them all in a binder for her.

With school starting again I find myself repeating the same "easy to fix" dinners over and over. I need more variety. If you have a family favorite please post the recipe.

PayPal has a "plug-in" now that enables you to use paypal with anyone who accepts a credit/debit card. It is great and works very well. Go to PayPal's website. Then click on Personal and then Financial Products. You will then see the Plug In. There is a demo that you can view. You will have to download it. It generates a secure credit card number for you to use once or on an ongoing basis. It also AutoFill Form - no more filling out you shipping info over and over. This does it for you. Can you tell I like the plug-in???? LOL

Wow, I was taken back by the tone of your question. My ds has adhd & dysgraphia and never once did any of us view these issues as disabilities (or a dirty little secret). He knew from day one what was going on and why he was being tested. We always considered him more gifted than the average child because he takes what God gave him and excels. Dysgraphia is not an issue that you are ever going to correct. You can't make it go away by practicing handwriting. So, just ACCOMMODATE. We gave ds a laptop and spell check, lock laces for his shoes, and a digital watch. Not only did the Dysgraphia become a non-issue he excelled in computer use. Meds for ADHD helped him in the traditional school environment. The only problem we ran into was in junior high when he had multiple teachers and some of them were not prepared for the logistics of a laptop in the classroom. We decided to homeschool through high school and send him off to college where everyone has a laptop. Note: Many children with dysgraphia have problems with math because it must be written down. We would turn loose leaf sideways so that he had lined columns for his numbers. Also there are math writing programs out there - check out efofex.com. They provide their software free of charge to children with special needs. Oh, and check out the INSPIRATION software. It is a tool to help visualize, think and organize before writing. IT IS A MUST HAVE! Stand that Little Eeyore up in front of a mirror and tell him what a wonderful gift from God he is!

I always tell my son that when you marry you not only marry your spouse - you are marrying into a family. I tell him to make sure he can get along with his in-laws before he considers getting married - (I loved my ILs and only wish they were still with us.) By, the way - YES I WOULD MARRY MY HUSBAND AGAIN!

Try http://www.natalies-recipes.com I found this website and have tried a couple of the recipes. So far - very good.

I agree. We framed ours out and it looks great.

Actual handwriting was ds problem. From day one he was resistant. He formed letters from bottom to top instead of top to bottom, his handwriting was impossible to read and he failed spelling tests at school despite the fact that we would practice the night before (spelling bee fashion) and he knew all the words. One word DYSGRAPHIA. I felt so bad once he was diagnosed. I just thought he was being lazy. Suddenly everything feel into place and made sense. We purchased a laptop and started the typing lessons, we bought lock-laces for his shoes, and the teachers accommodated with oral spelling tests. The difference was amazing. I am not saying that all these boys have dysgraphia! I just want to throw the word out there just in case there is one more frustrated boy out there like Tony. (It still brings tears to my eyes - to think I almost missed this.)

Yes, Dubya does ring a bell. Again, I believe when referring to our President we should respect the office by addressing the occupant properly. Just as I taught my son to properly address adults as Mr., Mrs., Miss, Sir, or Ma'am.

I believe I have a way to assure that this "Health Care Reform" would truly be reform....make it apply to Congressmen, Senators and the President. Make them live with the outcome of their "reform".

I just wanted to add PUBLIC SCHOOLS to your list.

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The older gentleman was upset! He cared enough to call the Senator's office and he was assured he would be able to attend the meeting and ask the Senator a question. He prepared for the meeting and he was not going to be given the opportunity to speak. I respected his passion. I think the Senator did too.

The White House has everything to do with this bill! Why else would President Obama be on TV so often promoting "his health care reform"? At this point the success of his presidency rests on this issue. One side note: (I hate when people just call him Obama or even worse Barack, as if they are friends. Whether I voted for him or not he deserves the respect of his office.)

You may want to go to http://www.paypal.com Once there click on the Personal tab Below that tab you will see "Get Started" "Send Money" "Request Money" If you click on "Request Money" it will walk you through the process including setting up an account. **Important** When they give you choices on what type of account you want to set up it is a bit confusing (bordering on deceptive) They list the Personal Account as being "For individuals who shop online" They list the Premier Account as being "For individuals who buy and sell online" The personal account is a "free" account. You can use it (and I do) to buy and sell online. How this helps.

[quote name=I would be in favor of a flat voucher system for every child in America. Regular tax $ should be spent to upkeep public school buildings' date=' and then $ beyond that should come with each child. If that's $1000 per child...then $1000 per child goes to either the public school, private school or homeschool that is *chosen by the parent*. I think public schools would see some drastic improvements b/c parents would hold the power to change things ($$$;)) :iagree: Do you know that in 2008 the Chicago Public Schools spent approximately $10,500 per student. Just think what parents with a voucher for $10,500 and a little free market competition would do for education system in America. We would have world class schools. The system we have today is truly shameful.

One more and I promise that's it... My cousin came home from Sunday school singing about Shadrach, Meshach, and a big negro. (Should have been Abednego)

WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT!! A friend had a "kitchen shower" - your "admission ticket" to her shower was 5 of your favorite recipes.

The kids changed this one on purpose to: 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a fire-breathing dragon just for meeeee.

My ds version was: Twinkle, twinkle little star... up a Bubba world so high...

The garage sale is Friday and Saturday. The leftover clothes will go to the Salvation Army and everything else will be "Freecycled". If you haven't heard of Freecycle check them out on yahoo groups. Believe me your trash is someone else's treasure. I posted my used pool liner and a man was thrill to cut it up to line his new garden pool. My Mom's old TV (The big cabinet furniture type) is now an aquarium. The man sent photos of his finished product. I HAVE BEEN THE DE-CLUTTER QUEEN THIS PAST WEEK!

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You mean there were no angry mobs, no Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin regurgitators, no brown-shirts, no swastikas!! Has Nancy Pelosi been fibbing to us??? :lol: Politicians seem surprised when we show them that we can think for ourselves. They seem more surprised when we disagree with them. I think they are afraid that we might get a glimpse of "the man behind the curtain". The reason they are surprised that some of us have taken the time to read the bill is because they did not. (He did have that deer-in-the-headlights stare, didn't he??)

Check Craigslist also. I found my serger there.