Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study

Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study

People with autism are 3.5 times more likely to have the trait

The study showed that left- and mixed-handedness appear more often in people who have certain diagnoses like schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability. (iStock)

It appears that the earlier a disorder's symptoms emerged, the more frequently researchers saw cases of left- and mixed-handedness. (iStock)

The new study comes with potential limitations. Not all neurological conditions show a link to the person’s dominant hand, according to experts. (iStock)

Depression showed no meaningful difference in hand preference compared to control groups, the study found. (iStock)