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Answer: Although no definite gene has been determined to cause lefthandedness it does seem to run quite strongly in families. It is not predictable based on the handedness of parents and grandparents in the same way as eye colour but the handedness of the parents does seem to be a significant overall factor in determining the handedness of the children.
As an overall average, the percentages are something like this:
Two right handed parents, 9% Left handed father, 12% Left handed mother, ...Read more
Answer: There has never been a wide scale survey of the number of lefthanders and as far as we are aware it has never been included in any national census or statistics data. The figure from a wide range of small samples done for various research purposes is generally quoted as around 10%. More recent research seems to indicate a rise to something like 13% but it is likely that this is just a result of the more general acceptance ...Read more
This is where we post the questions we receive from customers and site visitors about general left-handed issues and also our answers. If you would like to ask a question you can add it as a comment to this post and we will pick it up and either post a quick answer to your comment or create it as a new post in this list.
This is where we will post all the latest news and views on being left-handed. This is the place to add your comments and additional information you come across and we can pick it up and add it to our static pages of information in the appropriate places.
This is where we will post the latest news, articles and advice on anything to do with left-handed children and education.
Lauren’s book “Your Left-Handed Child” is a great source of information for helping left-handed children of all ages.
This simple device is made up of a large loop made of soft elastic (like a hair scrunchy) that goes over the wrist, a small loop that goes around the pencil or pen and a cord with a charm on the end that is held in the palm of the hand. These work together to encourage a perfect grip and writing style without even trying! ...Read more
This is where we will post the latest research results on anything to do with being left-handed
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