O.T. Appointment

Harry had his OT appointment this morning. Surprisingly, he scored average in all areas of motor skills. They felt he had become lazy, knowing we would do a lot for him - washing, cutting up his food etc., They suggested a merit system and he would get an award if he cut up one piece of food per meal. I commented I was already doing a merit system for DORE, so maybe sweets at the end of the week.

I showed them my Dore report and their findings were similar, although they commented the scores could be explained better. They asked if he received any OT help in school, along the lines of what Dore are doing, and were surprised (they said it was a shame) when I told them the school seemed disinterested. They have offered some advice and he will hopefully get a "move and sit" cushion and some ultra grips to go round his pencil. They gave Harry some nice exercises to do and he seemed to enjoy himself, although he became fidgety towards the end (we were there over an hour).