| Title |
Simple Mindreading Abilities Predict Complex Theory of Mind: Developmental Delay in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, June 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Maria Chiara Pino, Monica Mazza, Melania Mariano, Sara Peretti, Dagmara Dimitriou, Francesco Masedu, Marco Valenti, Fabia Franco |
| 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. |
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