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My child is 4yrs 6m old. He struggles with writing/colouring/drawing. He switches hands for his daily tasks except - # opening caps, lids - left hand always # brushing teeth - usually right hand but switches # using spoon - usually left but switches He is being mentored for writing using right hand currently.. but he cannot do anything of this type (writing /colouring/drawing) on his own yet. He is otherwise very sharp and observant and can read quite well but is quite restless. We have been at it past one year and have tried both hands for writing. Results are similar with both hands.. Due to covid, schools are closed and we are also unable to visit any pediatrician physically. Please help. Is there a possibility of him being ambidextrous?
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Dear Parent.. Little more history is required in this case about his development milestones.
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Handedness and hand preference are two different things. handedness usually establishes by age 5-6 years.
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Hi. This is normal in the children to switch hands.do not worry.
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If he is doing things well with one hand that is fine. If he is left handed and can do things well with that hand let him do. No problem. If you want to change him every time he wont get practice with either hands and may struggle.. let him practice writing etc with his own preference. Observe for 6 months and see.
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