Posts by Roar

You may be on something.... and I hate to mess your theory but here goes. Our son also tanked coding - totally at odds with his other scores. He's strong as a visual thinker but clearly struggles with visual processing and is not fast...

River Tam raises a good point about gifted learners sometimes tanking coding because they are being cautious and trying to do it perfectly. As a homeschooler your son probably hasn't internalized the racing mentality that you get from...

My link wasn't working right before, but if you have not already done so I would encourage you to read about PANDAs. It is a clinical diagnosis - not a blood test and it is often missed.   I agree it is best to get a good...

I understand this isn't exactly what you asked, but given the rather sudden downturn, I'm wondering if you've have considered the possibility of PANDAs. http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/pdn/web.htm  The gagging and coughing could be...

"I can't imagine having a kid like that"... Perhaps it is an accurate statement. She can't imagine because she hasn't experienced it and she doesn't understand that even amid challenge there is joy and there is love. Probably before...

Yes, I agree he's older and if he's doing well in school you have nothing to be concerned about.   Was the visual processing score from the WISC IV or some other testing? If it was the WISC IV find out what subtests are...

My suggestion is to give him appropriate out lets for energy and for negative emotions. Hit this pillow, stomp your feet, jump on a mini trampoline, stomp around and roar like angry lions, etc. Lots of outdoor play - ball throwing,...

  Quote: Originally Posted by MyKiddos    - What are some options that are out there for school? My husband and I believe in the public schools if it can work for him. I think being well rounded is...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cassidy68  I found this distinction useful-- that is, the idea of separating out the handwriting instruction from the other areas of interest and learning. It makes so much...

Quote: Originally Posted by moominmamma    This comment reminded me how many different issues and etiologies the catch-all diagnosis of dysgraphia can represent. My ds's issues are somewhere more...