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[quote=Anonymous]DC is mildly delayed in both gross and fine motor skills.  Handwriting, stentance structure (he can't write a sentence that is legible) and upper body strength in particular need attention.  Issues with body awareness and balance are improving with sports but need attention as well.  I have read mixed reviews on this forum about OT/PT therapy and I would welcome input and suggestions from parents who are/were in a similar situation.  DS is finishing up first grade, I'm concerned he will struggle in second and third without some intervention now.  We have only been working on things at home for about one month.  He is excited about the "games" we play at home daily for 30 minuets, complains about the hand writing practice we do every other day but overall is receptive to the "therapy" we do at home.  So my questions are 1) other than an evaluation is hiring a OT/PT necessary (maybe we could afford once a week therapy) or should we just continue at home and 2) can you suggest some resources (books, websites) that I can use to help scheduled our at home "therapy" sessions most effectively.  I guess what I really want to know is, is there something a therapist would do with my child that i can't achieve/do?[/quote]

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