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Direct linkJester, Melanie; Johnson, Carla J. – Infant and Child Development, 2016
Children with specific language impairment (SLI) have difficulty engaging in social pretend play, which cannot be explained exclusively by their deficient language skills. Alternatively, the ability to represent mental states (Theory of Mind [ToM]) might be important in appreciating peers' perspectives during pretend play. This study investigated…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Young Children, Theory of Mind, Imagination
