My $0.02...
DD7 has recently completed a 6-week block of OT, 1 hour a week, focusing on handwriting. Prior to commencing occupational therapy, her classroom teacher indicated that her handwriting was below the expected achievement level for year 3. The OT testing showed that her handwriting was above average for someone her age (she has been grade-skipped) hence the dilemma. I found 6 x 1 hr sessions with a dedicated therapist worked wonders. Moving away from printing and onto cursive meant that she didn't have to practise something (ie, printing) that she felt that she was "bad" at. Cursive was new, therefore she didn't expect to be great at it at first go. This attitudinal change made a huge difference and her end of year report indicated that she's now achieving at the expected level for year 3. I expect that DD will experience the same difficulties when entering year 4 next year because of the written output required. Seems like it will be a continuous cycle of catch-up...
jojo
