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Theory of Mind. What is it and why is it important?
Theory of mind involves understanding that people don’t share the same thoughts and feelings as you do. It allows us to predict and interpret the behaviors of others. Another way to think about it is the ability to “tune-in” to other peoples’ perspectives. This is something that starts to develop in early childhood. Theory of mind develops gradually, with intuitive social skills appearing in infancy and then reflective social cognition developing during the toddler and presch
Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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