My DS6 is the same way with writing. He writes wonderful stories if allowed to use the computer, but if he has to use a pencil, forget it!

I agree with St Pauli that the teacher is the turning point. If you can get the teacher in your son's corner she'll bend over backwards to find a solution.

Shari
Mom to DS 10, DS 11, DS 13
Ability doesn't make us, Choices do!