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Study Links Left-Handedness to Early Neurodevelopmental Disorders

5/6/2025

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis uncovers a compelling connection between early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders—like dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia—and a higher prevalence of left- or mixed-handedness. This intriguing link arises from shared early brain development processes, highlighting how the timing of symptoms can shape our understanding of handedness patterns.

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A groundbreaking meta-analysis uncovers a compelling connection between early-onset neurodevelopmental disorders—like dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia—and a higher prevalence of left- or mixed-handedness. This intriguing link arises from shared early brain development processes, highlighting how the timing of symptoms can shape our understanding of handedness patterns.