ToM deficit is one of the most disputed theories by Autistics.
- This theory suggests that autistics have difficulties understanding that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from their own. This ability is often referred to as "mindreading" or "mentalizing."
- Implications: Challenges in social communication, interpreting social cues, understanding sarcasm or irony, and predicting others' behavior.
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