Category: Education

If you’ve heard the term both-handed, you already know what ambidexterity is. You probably think of ambidexterity as someone writing well with both hands, throwing a ball well with both hands, or playing an instrument well with (you guessed it) both hands. However, only about 1% of the total world population is genuinely ambidextrous, so why do we hear “oh I’m both-handed” much more frequently than 1% of the time? In reality, the idea of a child or individual thinking they are both-handed could be a sign of a developmental disability. Read on to learn more facts about ambidexterity and ambidextrous people.