Researcher at Institute of Nursing and Health Research Describes Research in Developmental Disabilities (Handedness in autism spectrum disorders and intellectually disabled children and adolescents - Contrasting caregivers' reports with...).

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      A recent study examined the prevalence of atypical handedness (non-right-handedness or left-/mixed-hand dominance) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to individuals with other developmental disabilities. The study found that individuals with ASD had a higher rate of atypical handedness compared to individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). However, there was a discrepancy between caregivers' reports of handedness and assessments using a hand preference scale. The researchers concluded that parental reports should be confirmed through the use of a scale, and further research should explore the role of handedness in the development of motor skills and coordination in children with different developmental disabilities. [Extracted from the article]
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