What is the "theory of mind" explanation of ASD?

What will be an ideal response?


This explanation of autism is based on the belief that people with this disorder do not truly understand that others have their own thoughts and points of view and that people with autism face challenges in understanding others' beliefs and emotions. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty explaining their own behaviors, predicting others' emotions or behaviors, comprehending others' perspectives, understanding how behavior affects others' thoughts and feelings, participating in conversations, and distinguishing fact from fiction. Some professionals believe that it is theory-of-mind deficit that sets individuals with autism spectrum disorder apart from those with other disabilities.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

About 73 percent of students with disabilities are eligible for special education services through a low-incidence disability category.

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Do you think Tien’s experiences as an immigrant to this country helped prepare him to lead UC Berkeley? Explain your answer.

Go to the Biography Resource Center database. Click Biographical Facts Search under Other Searches. When the search form page opens, click on View Occupation Terms, click on T, and choose Teacher which appears in the Occupation List. From the Nationality search box, choose American. From the Ethnicity search box, choose Asian American. From the Gender search box, choose Male. From the Birth Year search box, click is after and type in 1900. Click SEARCH. Click on the second entry for Chang-Lin Tien. Read the article and then answer the questions. What will be an ideal response?

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Research finds that well-designed consulting models can be effective in assisting teachers to keep disabled students in general education classes. To which group of students does this finding best apply?

a) Students with severe emotional problems b) Students with cerebral palsy c) Students with mild disabilities d) Students with severe disabilities

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Which of the following is not a lifestyle tip according to the textbook? 

A. Prioritize your schedule every day B. Ask for help if you need it C. Drink a glass of red wine per day D. Maintain a daily exercise routine

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