Re: writing


"Stephanie" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:c4aIh.7989$pi.7194@xxxxxxxxxxx
A little background. My son, now 6, was never into coloring and "drawing" back when he was little. I noted it then. I notice now that he does draw and try to express himself on paper, but his drawings are way simple and abstract compared to his peers. He HATES writing. He is awkward with the pencil in his hands. He labors mightily over letters.

These are red flags to me. He may have a disability.

If he is having trouble with the mechanics of drawing and writing, interventions to help him with his fine motor skills may really help him. In addition, maybe he should be typing instead of writing.

I wonder if he is on a different cognitive level than his peers. Special education may help him.

You really need to talk to your school about this. His doctor should be helpful as well.

Jeff

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