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Theory of Mind deficits and its impact on language among the Bengali High Functioning Autistic Children

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  • Mir Ushmum Alam

    (Lecturer in English, University of Skill Enrichment and Technology (USET), Dhaka, Bangladesh)

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Theory of Mind (ToM) deficits is one of the major deficits in children with the developmental disorder. In this research, the problems of Theory of Mind in Bengali children with High Functioning Autism (HFA) are tried to be identified. Not only that, the impacts of the deficits of ToM on the language are also analyzed in the research. Data have been collected from 08 High Functioning Autistic children from a reputed autism specialized school. Their chronological age is 16-22 and mental age is 8-12. From the findings of the research, the conclusion can be formulated that, ToM deficits hamper their daily lives in many ways and communication. Different types of therapy module can be formulated after considering the result of this paper.

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  • Mir Ushmum Alam, 2021. "Theory of Mind deficits and its impact on language among the Bengali High Functioning Autistic Children," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(10), pages 272-282, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:10:p:272-282
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