It wouldn't surprise me if it helps him. And I'm not kidding about "real" writers using the voice recorders to solve this memory problem. It's a totally valid issue, even for grownups! smile

Maybe check Radio Shack or a similar store for a recorder? It's where I got mine, and even my fancy one with bells and whistles and computer software was only $40 on sale, I think. (4+ years ago, so I may be off a bit there...) You might also check the toy department of Target or KMart. Sometimes they have cheapy recorders for singing and stuff that could do the trick.

Kriston