Early years targets
cuz15
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Hello my name is Ann and I have a 5yr old son who has mainly spastic diplegia but also fine motor issues. He is in main stream school which is going well but last night at parents evening we were told he would not reach his year end target as he cannot write ! Quite frankly even with additional hand therapy etc I cannot see him ever forming letters or being able to keep up with the speed of his peers . His reading and maths are fine .Please could anyone advise at what point should they be using alternative technology and if so what sort ,or any any other suggestions you may have .
thank you for your help
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Hi @cuz15
Thanks for your post and welcome to the Community. You mentioned that your son is having difficulties with his fine motor skills and is struggling with his writing. Is it that he cannot hold a pen? How exactly did the teacher explain it to you?
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Hello, he can hold a pen with a grip and can scribble well but he just can’t seem to copy letters even when we try making them large .He can just about copy over large letters with his finger if that makes sense!
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Hi @cuz15
Has your little boy been assessed?
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/families/education-sen?_ga=2.39999266.1833431396.1521452403-116592757.1515436376For more information about how to apply for an EHCP in your area, please contact your local Independent Support service. You can find who provides support in your area by following the link below
Read more at
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/34523/hi-im-charlotte-ask-me-questions-about-education-health-and-care-plans#BhBBi9Klitm4dAi8.99If your child has special educational needs, with or without a diagnosis, the Local Authority has a duty to consider these needs.
I also include some links to information about Assistive Technology:
https://www.scope.org.uk/Support/Disabled-people/Technology/Overview?_ga=2.98743070.1833431396.1521452403-116592757.1515436376
This link is to Whizz-Kids
http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/get-our-help/parents-network/getting-help-for-your-family/assistive-technology
Stay in touch and if I can help further let me know.Scope
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Thats really helpful thank you , he has an EHCP in place with a one to one so I’ll check out the assistive technology info
thanks again -
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