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Theory of mind

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I'm told that autists do not have a 'theory of mind' and this is a reason why we get lost in conversations. But what *is* a 'theory of mind' exactly? Would it be possible to develop or learn one?

 

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  • How to appease the 'normals'.

    Sit still, look mostly at the one speaking. Nod occassionally, offer something to the convo if they all get stuck. Wait more, nod more, let converstaion die out.

    When everyone leaves, ask someone else if anything important was said XD

    Fortunately at my age (in 6th form) I can use this tecnique for all peer conversations, and with my friends we're all just as random so irregular information simply makes us all laugh while anything of significance is discussed in detail so everyone knows whats going on.

    I think the real problem is, how can you tell if a conversation's worth having? No point in going to all that effort for something that'll end up leaving you 'high and dry' like some sort of beached whale for people to poke with sticks.

     

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  • How to appease the 'normals'.

    Sit still, look mostly at the one speaking. Nod occassionally, offer something to the convo if they all get stuck. Wait more, nod more, let converstaion die out.

    When everyone leaves, ask someone else if anything important was said XD

    Fortunately at my age (in 6th form) I can use this tecnique for all peer conversations, and with my friends we're all just as random so irregular information simply makes us all laugh while anything of significance is discussed in detail so everyone knows whats going on.

    I think the real problem is, how can you tell if a conversation's worth having? No point in going to all that effort for something that'll end up leaving you 'high and dry' like some sort of beached whale for people to poke with sticks.

     

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