In this episode, let’s talk about what theory of mind is, how it develops and relates to individuals with autism.

References:

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Callejas, A., Shulman, G. L., & Corbetta, M. (2011). False belief vs. false photographs: a test of theory of mind or working memory?. Frontiers in psychology, 2, 316.

Castelli, F., Frith, C., Happé, F., & Frith, U. (2002). Autism, Asperger syndrome and brain mechanisms for the attribution of mental states to animated shapes. Brain, 125(8), 1839-1849.

Leslie, A.M. (1987). Pretence and representation: the origins of ‘theory of mind’. Psychological Review, 94, 412–426.

Nelson, P. B., Adamson, L. B., & Bakeman, R. (2008). Toddlers’ joint engagement experience facilitates preschoolers’   acquisition of theory of mind. Developmental science, 11(6),   847-852.

Nickerson, R. S. (1999). How we know—and sometimes misjudge—what others know: Imputing one's own knowledge to others. Psychological bulletin, 125(6),   737.

Perner, J., Frith, U., Leslie, A.M. & Leekam, S. (1989). Exploration of the autistic child’s theory of mind: Knowledge, belief, and communication. Child Development, 60, 689–700.

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Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.