ToM and how might deficits explain difficulties seen in children with ASD

Question 1

What is ToM

Answer 1

proposed ability to understand mental states not only in oneself but in other people and to understand feelings and beliefs other people may have may be different from our own

Question 2

Who might have difficulties and delay in ToM

Answer 2

ASD children

Question 3

5 Social difficulties in ASD

Answer 3

1) maintaining joint attention
2) pretend play
3) facial expression recognition
4) direct eye contact
5) may present as self or self-controlled