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Theory of Mind (ToM) is defined as a person’s ability to think about what other people may know and think based on the social situations occurring. Perspective taking is possible because of theory of mind. The ability is innate at birth but develops and grows in maturity as the person engages in social situations.

Skills such as empathy, being able to change your message when you notice someone does not understand, inferring that a person may be bored about what you are saying based on body language and facial expression. Comprehension of literature with relating and understanding the characters also requires ToM.

Executive function is interrelated with theory of mind. Executive function is a processing system that guides, directs, and manages cognitive, emotional, and behavioral tasks (Flexer, 2011). These processes allows people to be able to plan, organize, self-regulate emotions and behaviors, keep attention, remember information, and also apply new information to previously learned materials, problem solve, and reason.

'''RE: Laurie Not everyone develops the theory of mind equally. We have many mental illnesses that affect people's point of view. With the digital revolution we may be riasing a generation that are involved in their own little world and never develop empathy for others. '''

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Flexer, C. (2011). Children with Hearing Loss: Executive Functions and Theory of Mind Development. Region 10 Coordinating Council and West End SELPA (pp. 4-6). Rancho Cucamonga: West End SELPA.

National Center for Learning Disabilities. (2011). Retrieved November 2, 2011, from ncld.org.

Winner, M. G. (2002). Thinking About You Thinking About Me. San Jose, CA: Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP.