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Hi, from a mom of a dyslexic kiddo...
Like yours, my son also has dysgraphia. Here's some NON-academic things he can do. Play with playdough. Work with K'nex (or Leggos). Take piano lessons. LEARN TO TYPE! (There are lots of fun computers programs for this, including Mario Brothers.) Take karate, which is fun and will help with hie overall coordination.
Another thing you can ask for in your IEP is an Alpha Smart. It's a small keyboard that he can use to write. At his age, you will want him to do some manual writing, but the sooner he learns to keyboard and use an AlphaSmart, the better.
Definitely get a second set of textbooks. Also take him shopping and let him try a TON of pens until he finds one that works for him. You can also buy a grip that fits on pencils, to help him hold it correctly and write easier. Most dysgraphic kids have grip problems and hold the pencil, their arm and everything TOO tense and TOO tight. (My son used to break pencil points all the time, and un-informed teachers thought he was doing it to be a pain.)
Please feel free to PM me, since I have been dealing with this for many years -- my son is now 17 -- and have had my son in private schools for dyslexic students. I think I know most of the tricks and tips by now!
Robin
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