(had consult with Dr. Silverman last week who pointed out some problems with each).
Did Dr. S. point out what tests would be needed to complete the eval? One could just do those...
Our daughter's OT said he thinks "she could write correctly if she were just motivated" and that she has the hand strength to do so.
Has the OT *measured* the hand strength? There are tools that can be used to measure both grip strength and pinch strength. This can be amazingly revealing-- but most OTs do not have or use these tools.
Admittedly I am relatively new to this whole space but at 10 years old, wouldn't she be able to differentiate between B's, D's, etc. and my bar for penmanship is low (used to be a nurse and had to read MD notes) but I can't make heads or tails of her writing.
I think you're right to pursue it. The language used by the OT ("she's just not trying") can be quite damaging if she IS trying and can't. Better to know what's up.
