What is Social Thinking?

What Does Social Thinking Involve?

Social Thinking involves a child or young person being able to understand his or her own thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and social knowledge, whilst recognising and understanding the thoughts of the others in the social interaction and then, if necessary,  modifying their social behaviour based on particular considerations. 

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Why is it important to teach Social Thinking Skills?

When a child or young person has been taught social thinking skills, he or she is better prepared and equipped for independent or spontaneous interactions, which can frequently cause difficulty and anxiety.

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Our social instinct helps us adjust to the expectations and interests of others, an area of difficulty for those with autism to acquire and demonstrate instinctively, as many have difficulties with Theory of Mind. 

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