Communication and development of theory of mind in children with severe speech and physical impairment

• Results from research on deaf children, who have acquired a sign language late in life, have revealed difficulties in the development of theory of mind, highlighting the role of communication in this development. From this perspective, the development of theory of mind in children with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI) is most interesting. Findings from our research suggest that the children follow a normal pattern of development but with severe delay compared to children without disability. These results will be discussed in terms of early social and communicative experience as well as in terms of verbal ability and memory capacity.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Memory

severe speech and physical impairment

theory of mind

. verbal ability

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