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Introduction:
Individuals with special needs specifically persons with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome lack social skills, this deficit seriously affects their adaptive behavior skills. Children with special needs even when linguistically competent display poor pragmatic skills, which lead to deficits in socialization resulting in social isolation and depression. Social impairments are universal to the Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Most children with special needs demonstrate deficits in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, emotional skills, cognitive abilities, and other adaptive behavior skills. In addition these individuals will often experience unusual responses to sensory experiences such as certain sounds or the way objects appear. Each of these symptoms range from mild to severe.

What is Theory of Mind?
Theory of Mind refers to the notion that many individuals with Autism do not understand that other people have their own plans, thoughts, and points of view. Furthermore it appears that they have difficulty understanding other people’s beliefs, attitudes and emotions.