Semantic language disorders and its relationship to the theory of mind in autism spectrum children according to some variables

Abstract

The current research aimed to explore the semantic language disorders and its relationship to the theory of mind in autism spectrum children according to some variables, the total sample consisted of 8 children ranged between (6-10 years) childrens, the researcher has used Semantic language disorders test and Theory of Mind test.

The results showed that there were differences between the members of the younger age group and members of the older age group of the sample of autism  on the semantic disorders and theory of mind tests. where the younger age group shows more difficulties compared to the older age group at Semantic language disorders test and Theory of Mind test

 It was also found that there were statistically significant relationship between semantic language disorders and theory of mind. In other word, children who have poor semantic language have more difficulties in the theory of mind.