A transdiagnostic study of theory of mind in children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Theory of mind (ToM) is fundamental for social interactions, allowing individuals to appreciate that others have their own mental states. Children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)) often show differences in ToM abilities compared to their neurotypical (NT) peers. Given the phenotypic heterogeneity and overlap associated with these conditions, this motivates a transdiagnostic investigation of ToM across neurodevelopmental conditions.

Methods

Five hundred and fifty-five participants (5-22 years; 193 ADHD, 189 autism, 33 OCD, and 140 NT) were recruited via the Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Disorders network. To measure ToM, participants complet

SUBMITTER: Amorim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12276665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature