Theory of mind abilities in individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and mental retardation of unknown etiology: the role of age and intelligence

Article Abstract:

Individuals with autism, Down syndrome and mental retardation of unknown etiology, with matched verbal and performance mental and chronological ages, show a limited understanding of the theory of mind. The three groups show deficit performance on the cognitive theory of mind tasks. All the clinical groups show similar performance on the false belief and deception tasks, and find these more difficult than the fact and value belief tasks. The theory of mind abilities correlate with verbal ability for persons with autism. The intergroup differences are discussed with a focus on autism.

Analysis, Down syndrome, Mental retardation, Age groups, Intelligence (Psychology), Age and intelligence

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Social and emotional adjustment of siblings of children with autism

Article Abstract:

An examination is made to reveal the social and emotional factors affecting siblings of the children suffering with autism. Although most of the siblings were found to be well adjusting, a few faced stress due to social and emotional factors.

Brothers and sisters, Autistic children

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Language abilities of siblings of children with autism

Article Abstract:

The language ability of siblings of the children, who suffer from autistic disorder, is observed. The data collected shows that siblings of children with autism show no deficiency in language skills.

Language disorders

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