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Does the autistic child have a 'theory of mind'? Baron-Cohen, S., Leslie, A.M. & Frith, U. (1985). This paper concerns an experimental approach, investigating the nature of autism. Autism manifests as the inability to communicate with others, and an obsession with a restricted repertoire of activities. Children are very much in their own little world, and show no regard for the existence of others. Early explanations and approaches. 1. Bettelheim (1967) poor parenting (Psychoanalytic) 2. Tinbergen & Tinbergen (1983) interactions within families (Ethological) 3. Lovaas (1979) suggested that the symptoms are dealt with, without going into the causes (Behaviourism). Baron-Cohen et al's explanation Baron-Cohen et al's approach is social-cognitive. Autistic people do not have a 'Theory of Mind' (Premack & Woodruff, 1978). They do not understand that people have their own thoughts about the world. This has serious implications for social interaction. Perhaps you can think of what these implications are? Details...

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