My son has bad handwriting. Actually, on most days, bad doesn't seem like a strong enough word to describe what he produces. Seriously, there are days that it looks like he wrote with his foot.
Last year, my son's teacher said it was ok if he typed all of his assignments. I wasn't comfortable with this arrangement. I mean, yes his handwriting is bad, but I think he needs to learn (or at least attempt to learn) how to write neatly. Scratch that. How to write legibly. Maybe it's just the teacher in me, but I don't think it's right to tell a kid "Oh, it's ok that your handwriting sucks. Just type it" that early. I think they should at least attempt to try handwriting, then if it is impossible, move on to typing it.
Am I in the minority here?
Your son and you may find useful the handwriting resources site of a specialist who herself has ADD, dysgraphia, and other things: http://www..HandwritingThatWorks.com
Posted by: Kate Gladstone | 08/21/2009 at 05:38 PM
You know what's funny, I actually came across your site recently when looking for handwriting practice sheets. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Alana Morales, Author of Domestically Challenged | 08/21/2009 at 07:43 PM
My son (entering 2nd grade) also has handwriting problems. I was told he could get an accommodation to type his school work but I asked that he be given a couple more years to improve enough to be legible and not need to type it.
He has been in occupational therapy this summer and they have used the Handwriting Without Tears program. He has improved greatly!
Posted by: Penny | 08/22/2009 at 05:57 AM