Theory of Mind Deficit Is Associated with Pretend Play Performance, but Not Playfulness, in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Objective/Background: This study aimed to examine the relationships of theory of mind (ToM) to both pretend play and playfulness in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: Twenty children with ASD aged between 3 years and 7.11 years were assessed with the ToM test, and then placed in...

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Main Authors: Ping-Chen Chan, Cheng-Te Chen, Hua Feng, Ya-Chen Lee, Kuan-Lin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-12-01
Series:Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1569186116300249