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Huyder, Vanessa; Nilsen, Elizabeth S. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2012
Behaving in a socially competent manner is a complex process that requires the coordination of a number of cognitive skills. The present study examined the unique contributions of executive functions (i.e., inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility), theory of mind, and verbal skills to socially competent behaviours during social interactions.…
Descriptors: Theory of Mind, Preschool Children, Data Analysis, Social Environment
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Reynhout, Georgina; Carter, Mark – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2011
Social Stories[TM] are an intervention widely used with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This paper discusses a possible theoretical rationale that might account for the purported efficacy of Social Stories[TM]. Attributes of individuals with ASD in relation to Social Story intervention including difficulties with theory of mind…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence