"Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?"

Theory of Mind: Where Social Cognition,
Language Development, and Behavior Meet

When theory of mind “works” as it does in neurotypical individuals—one gives nary a thought to how crucial a role it plays in understanding and negotiating the social world; how it affects joint attention (sharing of one’s experience) and language development; or how it impacts behavior.

During this conference, Dr. Twachtman-Cullen will address what it means to have theory of mind and how impairments in this critical social cognitive process affect social understanding, language development, and overall behavior. The presenter will draw on information from research literature, and will address need-based intervention for deficit areas. The attendee will take away helpful knowledge and easy-to-implement intervention techniques to help the child(ren) who brought them to this conference.

This conference will be helpful for parents and families, as well as educators, therapists, and other professionals who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

During this conference the attendee will learn:

• How theory of mind impacts social behavior and language learning.
• How deficits in theory of mind affect joint attention and word learning
• How deficits in theory of mind affect perspective-taking and behavior.
• How to address theory of mind deficits.
• Various intervention techniques that address theory of mind impairment.

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Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind is the ability to understand that others have thoughts and feelings that are different from one’s own.  Those who have trouble with theory of mind might have trouble

• knowing when to stop inappropriate behavior despite visual cues from others
• recognizing tone of voice or understanding facial expressions 
• understanding others’ feelings
• learning to use words

If you know someone like this, then this is a conference for you!

Please contact ASMT at asmt@tnautism.org
or call 615-385-2077 for additiomal information.
 
CEU's will be available for SLP's.  

ASHA Continuing Education Co-Sponsor Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, Nashville, Tennessee The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This lecture is offered for .6 CEUs (intermediate level; professional area). ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

ASMT gratefully acknowledges the following Sponsors:  




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