| Indicators of theory of mind in narrative production: a comparison between individuals with genetic syndromes and typically developing children. | |
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PMID: 17364616 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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It is a matter of debate whether the development of theory of mind (ToM) depends on linguistic development or is, rather, an expression of cognitive development. The study of genetic syndromes, which are characterized by intellectual impairment as well as by different linguistic profiles, may provide useful information with respect to this issue. The present study compares indicators of ToM in the narrative production of individuals with Cornelia de Lange syndrome, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome and typically developing children, matched on sex and mental age. Statistical comparisons of data obtained from a qualitative analysis of the narrative production of the different groups confirm the presence of distinctive patterns, mainly related to the effective use of personal pronouns. The analysis of correlations among story-telling variables and other cognitive and linguistic variables suggests that the relationship between language development, cognitive development, and the emergence of ToM cannot be reduced to unidirectional causal links. |
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Authors:
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M L Lorusso; R Galli; L Libera; C Gagliardi; R Borgatti; B Hollebrandse |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical linguistics & phonetics Volume: 21 ISSN: 0269-9206 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Linguist Phon Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-16 Completed Date: 2007-05-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8802622 Medline TA: Clin Linguist Phon Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 37-53 Citation Subset: IM |
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Scientific Institute E.Medea, Bosisio Parini (LC), Italy. mluisa@bp.lnf.it |
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Child Cognition Disorders / diagnosis, epidemiology* De Lange Syndrome / epidemiology*, genetics* Down Syndrome / epidemiology*, genetics* Humans Narration* Neuropsychological Tests Severity of Illness Index Verbal Behavior* Williams Syndrome / epidemiology*, genetics* |
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