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Individual differences in the efficacy of a short theory of mind intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Systematic Review and Inventory of Theory of Mind Measures for Young Children.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Pooled it
- Theory of Mind and Suicidality: A Meta-Analysis.Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide ResearchPooled it
- Sibling Configuration as a Moderator of the Effectiveness of a Theory of Mind Training in Children with Autism: a Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2021Trial
- Does Theory of Mind Training Enhance Empathy in Autism?Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019Trial
- Treatment Effects in Social Cognition and Behavior following a Theater-based Intervention for Youth with Autism.Developmental neuropsychology · 2019Trial
- Moderating Effects of Parental Characteristics on the Effectiveness of a Theory of Mind Training for Children with Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2017Trial
- Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments for Autistic Children in the Netherlands: A Scoping Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2025Article
- Maternal Variability of Amplitudes of Frequency Fluctuations Is Related to the Progressive Self-Other Transposition Group Intervention in Autistic Children.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Development of an Autism Subtyping Questionnaire Based on Social Behaviors.Neuroscience bulletin · 2018Article
- The Effectiveness of Theory of Mind Training On the Social Skills of Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders.Iranian journal of child neurology · 2015Article
- Theory of mind interventions can be effective in treating autism, although long-term success remains unproven.Evidence-based mental health · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundHaving a 'theory of mind', or having the ability to attribute mental states to oneself or others, is considered one of the most central domains of impairment among children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many interventions focus on improving theory of mind skills in children with ASD. Nonetheless, the empirical evidence for the effect of these interventions is limited. The main goal of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a short theory of mind intervention for children with ASD. A second objective is to determine which subgroups within the autism spectrum profit most from the intervention.
methodsThis study is a randomized controlled trial. One hundred children with ASD, aged 7 to 12 years will be randomly assigned to an intervention or a waiting list control group. Outcome measures include the completion of theory of mind and emotion understanding tasks, and parent and teacher questionnaires on children's social skills. Follow-up data for the intervention group will be collected 6 months after the interventions. DISCUSSION: This study evaluates the efficacy of a theory of mind intervention for children with ASD. Hypotheses, strengths, and limitations of the study are discussed.
trial registrationNetherlands Trial Register NTR2327.
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