Writing
The pencil fight: handwriting, blank pages, copying, and getting ideas out.
Clue → possible need → accommodation → what it looks like → what to say → what to track
Behavior clue #1
Shuts down the second writing starts.
What this may be telling us
The blank page may be the trigger.
Recommended accommodation
Graphic organizer plus sentence starters.
Why this may help
Structure may replace the freeze with a first line.
What this looks like at school
Pre-printed organizer handed out with every writing task.
What you can say
"I'd like graphic organizers and sentence starters provided for writing tasks."
What to track
Writing tasks started vs. blank.
Behavior clue #2
Says 'my hand hurts' after two sentences.
What this may be telling us
Handwriting stamina or motor demand may be high.
Recommended accommodation
Keyboarding or adapted writing tools.
Why this may help
Reducing physical load may increase output.
What this looks like at school
Chromebook for longer responses; pencil grip and slant board otherwise.
What you can say
"Could my child type longer written responses?"
What to track
Word count typed vs. handwritten.
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