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HairyMaclary · 21/02/2010 15:25

This is not strictly SN but it's for DS1 with CP. His reading is going great guns (started reception in September) but writing is really struggling due to low truck stability and stiffness in arms / hands. School have mentioned the possibility of computers in Y1 but not before, however I wondered if you knew of any touch typing courses that I could do with him at home. He is getting more familiar with the keyboard and can type his name with index fingers etc but I'd like to give him the chance to be more successful at it. Ideally I'd like a free one but am willing to pay a little bit if it's really good and comes with recommendations!

Thanks

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2Siobhan · 21/02/2010 16:12

Someone mentioned this

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

on here once. Not sure if its any good as I have tried it with ds yet.

fatzak · 21/02/2010 16:16

Have just a had a look at that for DS (6) but think it might be a bit tricky yet!

HairyMaclary · 21/02/2010 17:14

I started that one with DS 2siobhan but it moves far to fast for him to keep up.
Thanks though - has anyone else got any ideas?

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Pixel · 21/02/2010 17:18

Ds had a Spongebob typing disc (no clue where it is now ) which only cost a fiver. Think we got it from PC World or Dixons. Not much help but shows it's worth having a look around, they are not all expensive.

RaggedRobin · 21/02/2010 21:56

hi, i've used type to learn junior with children aged 5 and found it to be very good. it does cost just under £40 though.

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