DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION IN LEFT-HANDED CHILDREN AND FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR ADAPTATION
Keywords:
adaptation, social adaptation, left-handedness, handedness, lateralization, forced hand switching, early childhood educational environment, accommodation and assimilation, homeostasis, stigmatization, inclusive education.Abstract
This research aims to explore the nature of left-handed children and identify the necessary conditions for their effective preparation for school. The study analyzes the brain activity of left-handed children, specifically their unique characteristics in visual imagery and spatial perception. The research provides a scientific rationale regarding the negative neuropsychological and pedagogical consequences of forcibly retraining left-handed children to use their right hand. Additionally, the author has developed methodological recommendations for developing graphic skills, organizing an ergonomic workspace, and the use of specialized educational tools designed for left-handed students.
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