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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Private OT for pencil grip, practice, practice, practice.  We liked the Kumon books to start (they have lines and mazes).   My son could not write at all at age five and we worked hard on it.  OT is good for grip but then its practice.[/quote]

I agree private OT. Don’t wait. But I would skip kumon books. I would use handwriting without tears. Most OTs use the program and it’s also available to purchase for home use. It will teach correct letter formation. Also, it could be a finger strength issue so I would do things like putty and lots of fine motor activities. We had my son pick up marshmallows and other small objects with tweezers and play with pegs, etc. Legos could be an option. In my son’s case they were too frustrating but they’re great for some kids. You can find lots of fun ideas on Pinterest.

It’s not easy to get OT at school. My son couldn’t trace, cut or write his name legibly in K and they fought me on it. It took a year to get therapy rolling. Sadly, when he received it, the service was not sufficient. We always had to do both private and school. And my other son with apraxia/dyspraxia was denied even when I hired an advocate. [/quote]

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