Only humans attain the highest level, at which it is possible to represent intentional relations to mental objects. We propose that with the development of the imagination, children progress through three stages, equivalent to the later three levels of the framework. The abnormalities in social understanding of autistic individuals may result from a failure to develop integrated representations of intentional relations. Please do not prepare a commentary on this draft. Just let us know, after having inspected it, what relevant expertise you feel you would bring to bear on what aspect of the article.
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