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Theory of Mind and Autism
What is Theory of Mind?Theory of mind is an individual's mental states and development affected by their cultures, including beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, and knowledge toward themselves and others that are not directly observable, to predict our behaviors and others'.The ability to comprehend attention, understand others' intentions, and imitate others is essential to build the theory of mind. Another necessary supporting development is pretending to be someone else, understanding the...
Pragmatic Speech and Autism
source: www.freepik.comAutistic people can talk. More often than not, yet, individuals with autism talk 'uniquely' compared to their neurotypical peers. They might be direct to speak out their mind, but others think they are rude, socially "off." Their ability to read and understand social cues, gestures, culture, ethics, and expectations are limited. Those non-verbal social communication skills are in the category of pragmatic speech skills. It's essential to have the ability to observe the...