Gently encourage her to use it by placing writing implements, eating utensils, and even her drinking cup on that side. Keep giving her lots of practice using her small hand muscles and try again in a month. Olsen, occupational therapist and developer of the Handwriting Without Tears program; Sandra Schefkind, pediatric program manager at the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Save Pin FB More. Parents Magazine. Be the first to comment! Adjustment — some people who are naturally right-handed become left-handed because of the need to adjust to injury. The development of preferred handedness Very young children often use both hands equally. Researchers still looking for answers The brain has two hemispheres, the left and the right. Cross laterality explained Cross laterality is an ambidextrous mixture for example, being left handed but dominant in the right eye and foot.
Problems for left-handed people Since 90 per cent of the population is right-handed, left-handed people do experience some practical problems, including: Western writing runs from left to right. This is a natural inclination, not a sign of dyslexia, and will resolve given time, practice and encouragement.
Implements such as scissors are designed for use with the right hand. Tools such as circular saws can be dangerous if operated with the left rather than the right hand. Some research has suggested that learning difficulties, epilepsy and autism are more common in left-handed people. However, other researchers have been unable to confirm these findings and current knowledge suggests that handedness is not associated with learning disabilities. Advantages for left-handed people Being left-handed also has its perks, including: Left-handed people are at an advantage in a wide range of sports, from fencing to boxing.
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Related Articles. The 31 Best Toys for Toddlers in Only around 10 to 15 percent of people are lefties and about 1 percent are ambidextrous, showing no preference for their left or right hand, and using both. Wondering what hand your cutie will prefer?
But because the chance of left-handedness is so slim, most toddlers of left-handed parents end up using their right hands. When Do Toddlers Understand Directions? Many children don't show a clear preference until age 3 or older.
Until then, don't be surprised if you notice some back and forth. Some children appear to favor one hand for a while and then switch and possibly back again as they figure out, through trial and error, which hand is easier to use.
Some kids even separate tasks — using the right hand to throw a ball, for example, and the left hand for eating with a spoon. Wondering if you should try do anything to encourage your little one to use one hand over the other?
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