Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Study Links Handedness to Early Language Disorders

5/8/2025

50 10

Summary

Story summary

A groundbreaking study by an international team from Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece reveals a striking link between handedness and early-onset language disorders. Analyzing data from 402 studies, researchers found that left-handed and mixed-handed individuals face a higher risk of conditions like dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia, shedding light on the complexities of neurodevelopment.

1 of 1

Story summary

A groundbreaking study by an international team from Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece reveals a striking link between handedness and early-onset language disorders. Analyzing data from 402 studies, researchers found that left-handed and mixed-handed individuals face a higher risk of conditions like dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia, shedding light on the complexities of neurodevelopment.