Theory of mind in normal development and autism (original) (raw)

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The paper examines the concept of theory of mind, which is fundamental to human cognition, particularly in inferring mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions. It discusses how individuals with autism spectrum conditions experience significant difficulties in understanding these mental states, highlighting the importance of implementing developmentally appropriate tests to assess these deficits. Key aspects covered include the mental-physical distinction, first and second-order false belief tasks, and the implications of joint attention in developing theory of mind, with a focus on potential training methods to improve mindreading skills in children with autism.

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