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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 4/2021

12-07-2020 | Original Paper

Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Theory of Mind in Greek-Speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Eleni Baldimtsi, Ageliki Nicolopoulou, Ianthi Maria Tsimpli

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2021

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Abstract

Substantial research indicates that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulties with Theory of Mind (ToM) abilities, but rarely have studies used a comprehensive battery to measure both the cognitive and affective aspects of ToM. The present study tested this ability in 24 Greek-speaking children with ASD (ages 7–14), and their performance was compared to 24 age-, gender- and language-matched typically developing controls. Results showed that ASD children’s performance was selectively impaired in both ToM aspects, supporting the distinction between ToM components. This is the first study of ToM abilities among Greek-speaking children with ASD, and the findings confirm that children with ASD are experiencing difficulties with socio-emotional understanding across languages and cultures.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Theory of Mind in Greek-Speaking Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs
Eleni Baldimtsi
Ageliki Nicolopoulou
Ianthi Maria Tsimpli
Publicatiedatum
12-07-2020
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04595-0

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