Pino, MC;
Mazza, M;
Mariano, M;
Peretti, S;
Dimitriou, D;
Masedu, F;
Valenti, M;
(2017)
Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
, 47
(9)
pp. 2743-2756.
10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1.
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Abstract
Theory of mind (ToM) is impaired in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The aims of this study were to: (i) examine the developmental trajectories of ToM abilities in two different mentalizing tasks in children with ASD compared to TD children; and (ii) to assess if a ToM simple test known as eyes-test could predict performance on the more advanced ToM task, i.e. comic strip test. Based on a sample of 37 children with ASD and 55 TD children, our results revealed slower development at varying rates in all ToM measures in children with ASD, with delayed onset compared to TD children. These results could stimulate new treatments for social abilities, which would lessen the social deficit in ASD.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Developmental trajectories approach, Eyes task, Comic strip test (CST), Theory of mind (ToM) |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Psychology and Human Development |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10051712 |
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