Simple mindreading abilities predict complex theory of mind: developmental delay in autism spectrum disorders
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Pino, M., Mazza, M., Mariano, M., Peretti, S., Dimitriou, D., Masedu, F., Valenti, M. and Franco, F. 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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1
Type | Article |
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Title | Simple mindreading abilities predict complex theory of mind: developmental delay in autism spectrum disorders |
Authors | Pino, M., Mazza, M., Mariano, M., Peretti, S., Dimitriou, D., Masedu, F., Valenti, M. and Franco, F. |
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. |
Publisher | Springer |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
ISSN | 0162-3257 |
Electronic | 1573-3432 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Jun 2017 |
30 Sep 2017 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 14 Jun 2017 |
Accepted | 06 May 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is a post-peer-review, pre-copyedit version of an article published in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. The final authenticated version is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3194-1 |
Language | English |
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