3 CEUs
Citation:
Scharoun SM, Bryden PJ. Hand preference, performance abilities, and hand selection in children. Front Psychol. 2014 Feb 18;5:82. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00082. PMID: 24600414; PMCID: PMC3927078.
Objectives of this course
On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the development of handedness in children, including the age at which adult-like patterns of hand preference and performance emerge.
- The occupational therapist will gain knowledge of traditional and non-traditional assessments of hand preference and performance abilities in children, including the advantages and limitations of each assessment method.
- The occupational therapist will acquire an understanding of the relationship between hand preference, hand performance, and language lateralization, and how these factors may impact occupational therapy interventions and strategies for individuals with different hand dominance.
Instructions:
Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.
You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 3 CEUs.
Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.
You have until the 31st of December 2023 to complete this course.
We hope you enjoy this online course!
We look forward to your feedback and questions.
Ratings and Reviews
raheema mia
Great article with relevant info and questions
Mareta Cornelissen
Sound evidence of the factors that influences the development of handedenes. Many factors to take into consideration when evaluating a child.
nandi.fourie.ot
I enjoyed all the studies and results
Great overview of background and testing.