TY - BOOK ID - 119431791 TI - Beyond left and right handedness : a practice-based approach to assessing and analysing handedness dimensions and types PY - 2023 SN - 3031243897 3031243889 PB - Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Left- and right-handedness. KW - Handedness KW - Right- and left-handedness KW - Laterality KW - Left and right (Psychology) KW - Hand KW - Occupational therapy. KW - Pediatrics. KW - Clinical psychology. KW - Speech therapy. KW - Occupational Therapy. KW - Clinical Psychology. KW - Speech and Language Therapy. KW - Speech correction KW - Speech disorders KW - Therapeutics KW - Psychiatry KW - Psychology, Applied KW - Psychological tests KW - Paediatrics KW - Pediatric medicine KW - Medicine KW - Children KW - Activity programs, Therapeutic effect of KW - Occupation therapy KW - Work, Therapeutic effect of KW - Medical rehabilitation KW - Physical therapy KW - Psychotherapy KW - Therapeutics, Physiological KW - Treatment KW - Diseases KW - Health and hygiene UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:119431791 AB - Handedness is a multidimensional phenomenon co-determined by polygenetic and developmental aspects, multifactorial influences and in some cases, pathological impact. It is important for professionals working with children, including those who are still undecided about their writing hand, to assess, analyse and understand the complexity of handedness comprehensively to prevent problems related to switched or atypical handedness. Beyond Left and Right Handedness uses a practice-based approach to handedness and systematically integrates theory, research and practice. Part I, ‘Theory and Research,’ critically evaluates and utilises the broad spectrum of the handedness literature as a theoretical basis for the development of handedness instruments. Part II, ‘Assessment and Analysis,’ presents diagnostic and analytical instruments developed by the author based on numerous in-depth studies and extensive clinical practice over 20 years. These include the Handedness Profile, a standardised assessment of various handedness dimensions; and the Handedness Typology, an analytical framework to interpret different types of handedness. Part III, ‘Implications for Practice,’ contains detailed case studies on assessment and treatment by professionals working with children presenting with unclear and/or atypical handedness. “This book provides the reader with a comprehensive and scholarly discussion of the topic, presenting a careful, in-depth description of all aspects of the topic and providing professionals with the necessary, evidence-based tools to address handedness in practice. It is an invaluable resource that is well situated in the latest evidence-based understanding of handedness and provides a comprehensive guide to addressing the important development of handedness.” - Prof. Dr. Helen Polatajko. ER -