![]() | Teaching the Basics of Theory of Mind : A Complete Curriculum with Supporting Materials for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Social Difficulties Aged Approximately 5 to 9 Years This manual contains a 12-week curriculum designed to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to developing the critical and basic aspects of Theory of Mind (ToM). The activities are designed to be used with children aged 5-9, who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who have related social challenges. Kirstina Ordetx is a Developmental Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) specialist, with over twenty years' experience of providing developmental and therapeutic interventions to children with ASDs and related social and learning challenges. She is the founder of the Pinnacle Academy, a private school for exceptional students in Sarasota, Florida. She directs the school program, provides individual and group therapies, presents at state and national conferences and teaches on graduate programs in psychology and behavioral sciences. She lives in Bradenton, Florida. |
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