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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2/2018

13-10-2017 | Original Paper

Contribution of Theory of Mind, Executive Functioning, and Pragmatics to Socialization Behaviors of Children with High-Functioning Autism

Auteurs: Carmen Berenguer, Ana Miranda, Carla Colomer, Inmaculada Baixauli, Belén Roselló

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2018

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Abstract

Social difficulties are a key aspect of autism, but the intervening factors are still poorly understood. This study had two objectives: to compare the profile of ToM skills, executive functioning (EF), and pragmatic competence (PC) of children with high-functioning autism (HFA) and children with typical development (TD), and analyze their mediator role in social functioning. The participants were 52 children with HFA and 37 children with TD matched on age, intelligence quotient, and expressive vocabulary. Significant differences were found on measures of ToM, both explicit and applied, EF, and PC between children with HFA and TD. Multiple mediation analysis revealed that applied ToM skills and PC mediated the relations between autism symptoms and social functioning. Implications for social cognitive interventions to address these findings are discussed.
vorige artikel White Matter Microstructure of the Human Mirror Neuron System is Related to Symptom Severity in Adults with Autism
volgende artikel Array-CGH Analysis in a Cohort of Phenotypically Well-Characterized Individuals with “Essential” Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Metagegevens
Titel
Contribution of Theory of Mind, Executive Functioning, and Pragmatics to Socialization Behaviors of Children with High-Functioning Autism
Auteurs
Carmen Berenguer
Ana Miranda
Carla Colomer
Inmaculada Baixauli
Belén Roselló
Publicatiedatum
13-10-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3349-0

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