Ambidextrous kids more prone to mental issues

live science via msnbc.com ^ | Jan. 25, 2010 | By Jeanna Bryner

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Children who are ambidextrous, using either hand with the same ease, may be more likely to have mental health, language and academic problems than their peers, according to a new study.

The researchers say the findings may help teachers and health professionals identify children who are particularly at risk of developing these problems.

The researchers aren't sure what is behind this link, though they suggest differences in the brain between ambidextrous individuals and those who have a dominant hand may play a role. In fact, scientists aren't sure why some people can use both hands equally well (with no dominant hand), a skill also known as mixed-handedness.

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I wonder if deer are ever bambidextrous?

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“The Greeks encouraged and tried to promote ambidexterity because it was simply logical in sports and battle to be adept with both hands instead of one.”
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That’s interesting. Even tho I’m primarily right-handed.....I do karate with my ‘left’ as ‘lead’. Hehe! ;-)

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It really screwed me up.

In High School I didn't know if I was dating my left or my right hand.

Issues.

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Pass the Cheetos.

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I doe not nose.

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[Congrats on your courageous post]

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