Theory of Mind Training
Theory of mind training programmes are designed to teach individuals with autism how to recognise mental states (thoughts, beliefs, desires, intentions, and emotions) in oneself or others, and to be able to make sense of and predict actions.
There are a variety of programmes designed to teach theory of mind. For example, some programmes are based on teaching children to visualise other people's thoughts and emotions by imagining those thoughts and emotions as pictures or thought bubbles.
Related Glossaries
- Behavioural and Developmental Interventions for Specific Functions
- Cognitive Interventions
- FaceSay
- Mental State Reading
- Mind Reading Training
- Mind Reading: The Interactive Guide to Emotions
- Picture-in-the-Head Training
- Theory of Mind
- Thought-Bubble Training
- ToM Training
- Transporters
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