A diagnosis for us means I know what to research (i.e. best math programs for dysgraphia). Also having an official diagnosis means "ammunition". Here, my children have to take standardized state testing every other year. If they don't meet standards, the district can deny my request to homeschool my child. Right or wrong, this is the way it is here. So I have a diagnosis if, for example, my son fails spelling. :)

We started my 10 year old in Gamma this year, and I am so glad - he was so close to being Delta, but not quite, but we decided to back track anyway just to be sure. I really want him to "get" what he is working on. It is easy for him right now, but I am sure we will have to try harder once we get into the book (multi digit mult instead of just learning the tables). I am so happy with MUS, I'm going to use it w my DD too, just because. :)

My son has enjoyed "Dance Mat typing" online ~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

My son is 10, and is learning keyboarding instead of handwriting.

That was absolutely our experience. He did well enough that the school refused to even test him, and it broke my heart. We pulled him out after 3rd grade, had him privately tested, and I have a son who is so much happier.

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My son is also "twice exceptional" ~ gifted and learning disability. :) This is why we chose to homeschool him.

Hi we are new. We did have our oldest son tested, because I wanted paper "proof" ~ in our state we need to pass standardized testing. I was worried he may fail parts (spelling for sure! LOL) and they would have the right to refuse my application to homeschool. I also wanted a diagnosis in case he chooses to go to school later on, and so he can have accomodations when he reaches college if necessary. Just our experience. :) Maia, Spike's mom

Graph paper has made a world of difference for my dysgraphic son. Especially now that he is older, and learning "bigger" problems in multiplication/division (8643 X 427) and needing to keep all the rows lined up neatly. Shifting over a bit, as you know, changes the whole answer and makes the problem "wrong", even if he did the math right! :)