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Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Show Atypical Patterns of Thoughts and Feelings during Rest
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Simpraga, Sonja; Weiland, Ricarda F.; Mansvelder, Huibert D.; Polderman, Tinca J. C.; Begeer, Sander; Smit, Dirk J. A.; Linkenkaer-Hansen, Klaus – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Mind wandering constitutes a major part of everyday experience and is inherently related to how we feel and identify ourselves. Thus, probing the character and content of thoughts and feelings experienced during mind-wandering episodes could lead to a better understanding of the human mind in health and disease. How mind wandering and spontaneous…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cognitive Processes
Sibling Configuration as a Moderator of the Effectiveness of a Theory of Mind Training in Children with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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de Veld, Danielle M. J.; Scheeren, Anke M.; Howlin, Patricia; Hoddenbach, Elske; Mulder, Fleur; Wolf, Imke; Begeer, Sander – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
This RCT investigated whether participants' sibling configuration moderated the effect of a Theory of Mind (ToM) intervention for children with autism. Children with autism aged 8-13 years (n = 141) were randomized over a waitlist control or treatment condition. Both having more siblings, as well as having an older sibling were related to better…
Descriptors: Siblings, Birth Order, Theory of Mind, Training
Does Theory of Mind Training Enhance Empathy in Autism?
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Holopainen, Annaleena; de Veld, Daniëlle M. J.; Hoddenbach, Elske; Begeer, Sander – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Youth with ASD often show limited or atypical empathic responsiveness. The direct effects of social skills interventions on enhancing empathic responsiveness is unknown. Data from a randomized controlled trial were used to investigate whether a Theory of Mind training improves the empathic responsiveness, measured through structured observations.…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Empathy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Moderating Effects of Parental Characteristics on the Effectiveness of a Theory of Mind Training for Children with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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de Veld, Danielle M. J.; Howlin, Patricia; Hoddenbach, Elske; Mulder, Fleur; Wolf, Imke; Koot, Hans M.; Lindauer, Ramón; Begeer, Sander – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This RCT investigated whether the effect of a Theory of Mind (ToM) intervention for children with ASD was moderated by parental education level and employment, family structure, and parental ASD. Children with autism aged 8-13 years (n = 136) were randomized over a waitlist control or treatment condition. At posttest, children in the treatment…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Theory of Mind, Intervention