Theory of Mind in Autistic Family: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Aline Abreu e Andrade Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Walter Camargos Junior Fundação Hospitalar do Estado de Minas Gerais
  • Maycoln Leôni Martins Teodoro Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i3.27344

Keywords:

theory of mind, autism, parents, siblings.

Abstract

Theory of mind is the people ability to understand their own mental states and the others. People with autism have significant deficit in this ability. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review about theory of mind studies conducted with relatives of people with autistic spectrum disorders. We used as databases BVS Medline, Web of Science, Academic Search Premier and Psy Articles in search of articles. Nine articles were selected and the results indicated inconclusive data on the existence of theory of mind deficits in relatives of people with autistic spectrum disorders. Thus, future studies are aimed to shed light on the topic.

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Andrade, A. A. e, Junior, W. C., & Teodoro, M. L. M. (2013). Theory of Mind in Autistic Family: A Literature Review. Interação Em Psicologia, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v17i3.27344

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2013)

Section

Critical Literature Reviews

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