I was thinking bored during story recall as well.
Does DD like to make up stories? I'd definitely consider having her write some stories or summaries of stories she read to include if you apply to DYS. She is awful young, sometimes what's up in their head can get lost in the effort of writing it down. You could also video her "in action" if you feel comfortable with that.
I'm considering applying for DD(just)7 and I plan to video tape( I'm so technologically behind here!) her story creating as well as work samples because she has a fine motor delay.
Good luck with the move to Florida.
Hope you find this board helpful in the joyful challenges ahead!!!
I think it was boredom too, the story she couldn't recall was about a girl who went fishing with her dad and she was suppose to be quiet so she wouldn't scare the fish. During the initial recall of it DD made the comment "I bet she does talk, she won't be able to be quiet". To me that means that she thought it was silly to not be able to talk while fishing, and therefore forgetful.
She loves to write books and we have a ton hanging around that she is about 1/2 way through, I'll have her finish a couple this summer - that's a good idea.
As far as being technologically behind - we don't even own a video camera of any kind
I have found this board so helpful so far,
I don't know what I would have done without it this past school year, it has really helped us understand DD so much more, as well as figure out how to deal with her "quirks" and advocate for her.
We'll keep you posted on the transition to Florida.
