Rehab At Home: Theory of Mind | MED-EL
Channel: MED-EL
Date: 2018-11-21

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What Is "Theory Of Mind"?

In this video, we’re watching Mia and her mum reading a book, and developing her “theory of mind” skills along the way. Theory of mind is the ability to understand that other people have thoughts and perspectives that are different from our own. Children with hearing loss sometimes have difficulties with Theory of Mind, as they may have trouble overhearing conversations. You’ll see Mia’s mum reading a story, and giving her daughter opportunities to hear how others think and feel. 

You saw Mia’s mum reading the words on the page, but she also explained her thoughts, predicted the characters thoughts and feelings and suggested what they might say. She used words that describe thoughts or feelings such as "I think" and physical state terms such as "he’s hungry".  Reading books like this is a wonderful opportunity to talk about others perspectives, feelings and beliefs to help your child gain an understanding that their own thoughts may be different from those of other people.  


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