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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MS teacher here.  Unfortunately, handwriting isn't part of any middle school curriculum, and getting extra OT help at this point involves a lot of hoop-jumping.  If you have the option for private help, it might not be bad to consider.

That said, if the handwriting issue is impacting your DDs experience in school, encourage her to utilize a personal device, such as a tablet or laptop, as much as possible.  This year especially, many of my students are going this route and bringing their own devices, and it's been beneficial for all.

[b]Also, what PP mentioned about teachers not docking for spelling/handwriting is largely true.  As long as it's not completely illegible, teachers at my school accept the work -- we're just glad to seek it done!  Any time spelling or presentation would count, the expectation is for it to be typed, so your DD should be fine.  Might not hurt to send her teachers a quick email, though, explaining her struggle and how she is working through it.[/b]

Good luck! [/quote]

My oldest has the worst handwriting ever.  He also suffers from anxiety which makes his handwriting completely illegible at times.  I am totally impressed by his teachers who worked so hard to try to understand what he was saying so that he could get credit for his work.  When it finally got so bad that no one could read it, he got an IEP and was able to use the computer lab for all school work.  [/quote]

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