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Hand Dominance: Is My Child Ambidextrous?

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Within the first few minutes of my observation, one thing that becomes instantly apparent amongst children referred for Occupational Therapy (OT), are differences in bilateral integration and sequencing, reluctance to cross midline, and poor midline weight distribution and balance.
Bilateral integration is the coordination of right and left sides of the body. Children with differences in bilateral integration have difficulty performing tasks with two hands, especially when the hands are doing different things. Older children may have persistent difficulty judging left and right sides. They may master routine tasks (like shoelaces) but struggle anew when a task is unfamiliar. Organized ball sports are especially difficult, and older children may gravitate towards running or swimming, which rely on repetitive timed tasks instead of novel, strategic movements.

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