Ocular-Manual Laterality and Reading Achievement in Children with Special Learning Disabilities

Capobianco, Rudolph J.

doi:10.3102/00028312004002133

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“…In other studies, however (for example, in Capobianco 1967), no apparent differences in several reading performance tests were indicated between subjects with established and non-established laterality. Accordingly, Capobianco (1967) concluded that the determination of laterality preferences as part of a diagnostic assessment appears to possess dubious practical value.…”

Section: Reading Skills and Laterality: Pros And Consmentioning

confidence: 73%

“…In some studies of this period, a higher incidence of inconsistent lateral preference or left-hand preference was found in children with reading disability (Belmont & Birch 1965). In other studies, however (for example, in Capobianco 1967), no apparent differences in several reading performance tests were indicated between subjects with established and non-established laterality. Accordingly, Capobianco (1967) concluded that the determination of laterality preferences as part of a diagnostic assessment appears to possess dubious practical value.…”

Section: Reading Skills and Laterality: Pros And Consmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…At that time the majority of psychologists supported Orton's contention that incomplete (or non-established) cerebral dominance contributes to a confusion of mental processes and results in a variety of learning disabilities. There were numerous reports about the positive relationship between laterality patterns and reading, claiming that incomplete or mixed dominance is a characteristic of children with reading disabilities (Capobianco 1967). In some studies of this period, a higher incidence of inconsistent lateral preference or left-hand preference was found in children with reading disability (Belmont & Birch 1965).…”

Section: Reading Skills and Laterality: Pros And Consmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Development of an Assessment Battery for Reading and Writing Difficulties in the Second Grade: Should Measures of Handedness Be Included?

Gedutienė¹,

Bogdanowicz²

2012

Acta Neuropsychol

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SUMMARYThis study investigated whether tasks assessing hand preference should be included in an assessment battery for reading and writing difficulties in the second grade. Central to the investigation was the hypothesis that children with different hand preferences will differ in their reading and writing scores. Instruments to measure hand preference and manual dexterity were used in a sample of 350 second-grade schoolchildren (157 boys and 193 girls). along with reading and writing measures. The results tend to show that left-handed children are at risk for reading and writing difficulties. Nevertheless, further research is needed to answer the laterality and literacy question correctly. Our results indicated that hand preference measures should be included in an assessment battery for reading and writing difficulties. It seems reasonable to think about the longitudinal research in future where laterality question will be answered in the context of the development of reading and writing skills and teaching method of reading and writing skills.

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Section: Reading Skills and Laterality: Pros And Consmentioning

confidence: 73%