Executive Function

Question 1

Theory of Mind

Answer 1

Unaware of other’s thoughts, beliefs, intentions; leads to difficulties w/ reading facial expressions, talking about interests of others

• Misunderstand thoughts of others *

Question 2

Weak Central Coherence

Answer 2

Process information in piecemeal fashion; Focus on parts rather than whole

• Spinning car wheels, don’t play w/ car **

Question 3

Limitations in joint attention

Answer 3

Process of sharing or observing an event or object using point or gaze

• ASD = looking *

Question 4

Executive dysfunction

Answer 4

Lack of self organization that affects attention, inhibition, poorer self-regulation