What is it about?
This study investigates possible connections between task performances on several advanced theory of mind tasks (the Eyes Task, Strange Stories, and Stories from Everyday Life). For this aim we assessed children and adolescents diagnosed with high-functioning autism as contrasted with typically developing controls .
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Why is it important?
Several advanced theory of mind tasks exist, but little is known about how performance on them relates. The findings indicate these tasks may require different cognitive processes and assess separate mentalizing abilities.
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Several advanced theory of mind tasks exist, but their interrelation is unclear. Findings suggest these tasks tap distinct cognitive processes and assess different mentalizing abilities. Notably, individuals with high-functioning autism scored lower than controls on all three tasks, indicating that specific theory-of-mind assessments may require unique cognitive skills. This insight could inform interventions for people with high-functioning autism.
Professor Lars Smith
University of Oslo
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This page is a summary of: Performance of Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome or High-functioning Autism on Advanced Theory of Mind Tasks, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, December 2007, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-007-0496-8.
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