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Evaluation of the theory of mind in autism spectrum disorders with the Strange Stories test / Avaliação de teoria da mente nos transtornos do espectro do autismo com a aplicação do teste Strange Stories
Velloso, Renata de Lima; Duarte, Cintia Perez; Schwartzman, Jose Salomao.
Affiliation
  • Velloso, Renata de Lima; Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
  • Duarte, Cintia Perez; Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
  • Schwartzman, Jose Salomao; Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie.
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 71(11): 871-876, 1jan. 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-691302
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ABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the theory of mind in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and control individuals by applying the Strange Stories test that was translated and adapted to the Portuguese language. Method Twenty-eight children with ASD and 56 controls who were all male and aged between 6 and 12 years participated in the study. Results There were significant differences between the median scores of the groups for each of the 12 stories of the test and for the sum total of all the median scores. The median scores for all stories were significantly greater in the control group than those in the experimental group (children with ASD). In addition, the protocol had excellent internal consistency. Conclusion The theory of mind skills assessed with the Strange Stories test indicated alterations in children with ASD compared with children in the control group. .
RESUMO
Objetivo Avaliação de habilidades de Teoria da Mente em indivíduos com Transtornos do Espectro do Autismo (TEA) e indivíduos-controle, com a aplicação do teste Strange Stories , traduzido e adaptado para a Língua Portuguesa. Método Participaram do estudo 28 crianças com TEA e 56 crianças-controle, todas do sexo masculino e na faixa etária entre seis e 12 anos. Resultados Foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os escores médios dos grupos em cada uma das 12 histórias do teste e na soma dos escores de todas as histórias. Os escores médios registrados para todas as histórias foram significativamente maiores no grupo-controle do que no grupo experimental (crianças com TEA). Observou-se ótima consistência interna do protocolo. Conclusão As habilidades de Teoria da Mente avaliadas pelo teste Strange Stories se mostraram alteradas no grupo de crianças com TEA quando comparadas às crianças do grupo-controle. .
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Theory of Mind / Neuropsychological Tests Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Child Development Disorders, Pervasive / Theory of Mind / Neuropsychological Tests Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation study / Observational study / Risk factors Limits: Child / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2013 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil
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