Right-handed, Left-handed, How Do I Know Which Is Correct For My Son Or Daughter?

Right-handed, left-handed dominant, what process can you use to determine which is correct for your son/daughter, if there appears to be no clear cut preference on their part?

Having received a number of inquiries on this subject, the steps below may provide you with some answers should you find yourself in this situation.

3 Quick And Easy Tests For Determining Right or Left Hand Dominance

1. Do they write with their left, or right hand? Have them write their name on a piece of paper.



2. Which hand do they hold a pair of scissors with when cutting a piece of paper? Hand them a pair of scissors and ask them to cut a circle out of a piece of paper.



3. Give them a ball and ask them to throw it to you.

Right-Handed, Left-Handed Tips ~ From the Dugout

• The three tests above will show a preference on their part, with one and two being fine motor skills.



• Another possibility is have both a right and left handed glove available, that way they are able to experiment a little. If they are using a left handed glove and remove it to throw with their right hand, you have your answer. At times it can be as easy as that.