Rhonda in TX Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I strongly suspect DS has it, and I feel like it's time to get a proper diagnosis. However, I have no clue where to go. What are my options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I admit I haven't gotten around to looking at the DSM criteria and I can't even find it right now - I wouldn't rely entirely on this wiki article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorder_of_written_expression , though it lists a few possible tests. My understanding is that you'd need to see a psych to get an official diagnosis contained in the DSM (dysgraphia = "disorder of written expression"). For our psych, some combination of a low processing speed and possibly a certain score on tests from an OT may be involved, though that may depend on the particular situation. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyslexicParent Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Diagnostic criteria for 315.2 Disorder of Written Expression A. Writing skills, as measured by individually administered standardized tests (or functional assessments of writing skills), are substantially below those expected given the person's chronological age, measured intelligence, and age-appropriate education. B. The disturbance in Criterion A significantly interferes with academic achievement or activities of daily living that require the composition of written texts (e.g., writing grammatically correct sentences and organized paragraphs). C. If a sensory deficit is present, the difficulties in writing skills are in excess of those usually associated with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamonaQ Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 neurospychiatrist diagnosed for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 we used an Educational Psychologist and that was part of her diagnosis. If you are near Houston and would like her name, i'd be happy to pass you her info. I don't know what part of Texas you're in, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I would say a neuropsych. Based on our experience, I would not recommend an OT for a dysgraphia evaluation unless I was paying privately and insurance was not involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Neuropsych. I'd love to say an OT can do this, but half the time (or more) they have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 An educational psychologist diagnosed Wil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank you for all your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I went to a psych for diagnosis. I started at OT, not for a diagnosis however. I was sure my son was dysgraphic, but I wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing anything on the OT side of things. I'm glad we went that route for my peace of mind. The psych gave us a wonderful evaluation and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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