Does your child seem lazy, sloppy, and unmotivated? He or she could be suffering from a writing glitch called Dysgraphia, which is easily corrected. Some children have to use so much energy for the writing process that they are reluctant to put pencil to paper for anything! Not all children who have a writing block or dysgraphia also have visual/spatial problems, but they often overlap. This is the most common learning block that gifted children have. Many times it isn't even identified until a child is a teenager and not turning in written work! You will even find out if your child is hard wired to be right handed or left handed. Dysgraphia: Resists writing (after age 7) Writing reversals Math problems not lined up Place value or reading clock difficult Omits letters when spelling Can't get thoughts on paper Copying very labor intensive Poor spacing on paper Great stories orally, but writes very little Fine motor difficulties Visual/Spatial Problem Difficulty identifying left and right quickly Difficulty learning to tie shoes Fine motor problems Difficulty skipping (can gallop, which is one-sided) late learning how to go down stairs using alternating feet Frequently this child has been referred for Occupational Therapy In this DVD you will learn how to identify a child with a writing glitch, dysgraphia, visual/spatial problems, and, more importantly, how to eliminate those problems using a proven method. This exercise was originally developed to improve eye/hand coordination and ball handling ability in sports. Coaches said these students just "knew where they were in the field after doing this exercise."
C**N
He is so smart but was unable to write his whole name or ...
I didn't know what to do with my non-writer. He is so smart but was unable to write his whole name or spell simple words. However, he could read long books. I found this book by Googling "my kid hates to write" I was super skeptical because I thought he was just lazy, or not trying hard enough. The very first time it worked. There was an immediate improvement. I couldn't believe it. It works! I thought it was going to be a lot of writing exercises, but it's more than that and it's amazing. Thanks, Dianne!
A**R
Such a clever system, and well worth the money to buy as it makes such a huge difference!
We were recommended this by a specialist in dysgraphia and it is a really wonderful programme to use. It is so easy to work with, and I have found that my son's writing has improved a lot in terms of letter formation. It is a multisensory type system and this means that children really need to participate and feel actively involved and engaged.Such a clever system, and well worth the money to buy as it makes such a huge difference!
K**E
Thank you! I wish I would've searched earlier...
Read about this after "googling" kids who hate to write. The struggles that were pointed out fit my son to a T! My son is 13 and has struggled for years. Very frustrating that I found the help needed by using the computer after all the years of appointments & therapy sessions.We are just starting to use the curriculum but I am determined to stick with it and see what changes we see. I'm hopeful as always.
M**.
Recommended Exercise Works!
Dianne Craft explains the exercise that helps a child overcome the symptoms of dysgraphia. My daughter couldn't write within the lines and used a mixture of capital and lower case letters. After a few weeks, her letters are much smaller and she uses lower case letters more often. This exercise works!
M**N
Excellent information for struggling writers!
This video explains Dyslexia and Dysgraphia and how to retrain the brain to help!
R**H
Maybe not for teen boys?
I'm not a big fan of video lecture, but it was the only way this depth of info was available. The excercise seems valid but I work with high school students and they are highly resistant to try things that take effort.
L**T
Five Stars
This is a great workbook.
J**L
Great info!
I was so glad I purchased this. The information is invaluable and I feel confident that I can address the writing issues my boys face without having to go through the hassle of OT.
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