Brief Report: Developmental Change in Theory of Mind Abilities in Children with Autism

A longitudinal study investigated developmental change in theory of mind among 57 children (ages 4-14) with autism. Theory of mind tests were administered on an initial visit and one year later. Data indicated significant developmental improvement in theory of mind ability, which was primarily relat...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2003-08, Vol.33 (4), p.461-467
Main Authors: Steele, Shelly, Joseph, Robert M, Tager-Flusberg, Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Autism
Autistic children
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - psychology
Awareness
Child
Child Development
Child, Preschool
Cognitive Development
Concept Formation
Developmental Stages
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Humor
Imagination
Intelligence
Interpersonal Relations
Language Acquisition
Language Development Disorders - diagnosis
Language Development Disorders - psychology
Language skills
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Moral Development
Nonverbal Communication
Orientation
Perceptual Impairments
Pretend Play
Social Cognition
Theory of Mind
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Summary:A longitudinal study investigated developmental change in theory of mind among 57 children (ages 4-14) with autism. Theory of mind tests were administered on an initial visit and one year later. Data indicated significant developmental improvement in theory of mind ability, which was primarily related to the children's language ability. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1023/A:1025075115100