Theory of Mind
Books
Edwards, Lindsey & Crocker, Susan
Psychological processes in deaf children with complex needs: an evidence-based practical guide
Jessica Kingsley, 2008
ISBN 9781843104148
Children affected by deafness and additional difficulties, such as autism, specific learning difficulties and behavioural and emotional problems are discussed. Written by two clinical psychologists so it has a medical/clinical bias.
Knoors, Harry & Marschark, Marc
Educating deaf learners: creating a global evidence base
Oxford University, 2015
ISBN 9780190215194
Takes a broader view of learning and academic achievements of deaf children, considering the whole child.
Knoors, Harry & Marschark, Marc
Teaching deaf learners: psychological and developmental foundations
Oxford University, 2014
ISBN 9780199792023
Explores how deaf children learn and the conditions that support them to reach their full cognitive potential.
Marschark, Marc & Clark, M Diane (Eds)
Psychological perspectives on deafness
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1993
ISBN 0805810544
An anthology of papers on the social and psychological barriers faced by deaf people.
Marschark, Marc & Clark, M Diane (Eds)
Psychological perspectives on deafness: Volume 2
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1998
ISBN 0805827099
An anthology of papers on the social and psychological barriers faced by deaf people.
Marschark, Marc & Hauser, Peter C (eds)
Deaf cognition: foundations and outcomes
Oxford University, 2008
ISBN 9780195368673
An essential overview of current work on the cognitive skills of deaf students; including cochlear implants, theory of mind, numerical cognition, visual attention and language comprehension. Series: Perspectives on Deafness.
Martin, David S (Ed)
Advances in cognition, education and deafness
Gallaudet University Press, 1991
ISBN 0930323793
Proceedings from the 2nd International Symposium on Cognition, Education and Deafness presenting research on issues relating to developing the cognitive potential of deaf people.
Articles
Beazley, S & Chilton, H
Voice of the practitioner: sharing fiction books to support the understanding of theory of mind in deaf children
Deafness and Education International
Dec 2015, Vol 17 (4), p231-240
Teachers discuss their experiences in supporting theory of mind development in children who are deaf.
Chilton, Helen
Tricks, lies and mistakes: identifying Theory of Mind concepts within storybooks shared with deaf children
Deafness and Education International
Jun 2017, Vol 19 (2), p75-83
An application of previous research into use of children's storybooks to develop theory of mind in children who are deaf.
Dammeyer, Jesper
Longitudinal study of pragmatic language development in three children with cochlear implants
Deafness and Education International
Dec 2012, Vol 14 (4), p217-232
A 4 year study of language development of three young children who have cochlear implants. Also includes issues such as peer interaction, theory of mind, psychosocial wellbeing and self-efficacy.
Dammeyer, Jesper
Psychosocial development in a Danish population of children with cochlear implants and deaf and hard-of-hearing children
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Winter 2010, Vol 15 (1), p50-58
A study of deaf and hearing children to determine what factors are involved in the development of social and emotional difficulties
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Dirks, Evelien ... [et al]
Concern for others: a study on empathy in toddlers with moderate hearing loss
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
April 2017, Vol 22 (2), p178-186
The empathetic skills of children with moderate hearing loss were studied.
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Hutchins, Tiffany L; Allen, Lyndsey; Schefer, Maggie
Using the theory of mind inventory to detect a broad range of theory of mind challenges in children with hearing loss: a pilot study
Deafness and Education International
Mar 2017, Vol 19 (1), p2-12
A method of measuring theory of mind skills in children who are deaf.
Marschark, Marc ... [et al]
Social maturity and executive function among deaf learners
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
January 2017, Vol 22 (1), p22-34
College students and high school students were measured on emotional maturity scales and cochlear implant users with non-users were compared.
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Moeller, Mary Pat & Schick, Brenda
Relations between maternal input and theory of mind understanding in deaf children
Child Development
May/Jun 2006, Vol 77 (3), p751-766
Research into deaf children's relationship with their mothers and how it affects how they are able to distinguish between their own beliefs and knowledge and what other people believe or think.
Peterson, Candida C
Empathy and theory of mind in deaf and hearing children
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Apr 2016, Vol 21 (2), p141-147
Deaf children's understanding of theory of mind and empathetic traits were assessed and compared.
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Rathmann, Christian; Mann, Wolfgang; Morgan, Gary
Narrative structure and narrative development in deaf children
Deafness and Education International
2007, Vol 9 (4), p187-196
Looks at the story writing aspect of literacy in sign bilingual deaf pupils. Special Issue: Sign Language and Deaf Education
Remmel, Ethan & Peters, Kimberly
Theory of mind and language in children with cochlear implants
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Spring 2009, Vol 14 (2), p218-236
Research into the theory of mind of children with cochlear implants where they are able to distinguish between their own beliefs and knowledge and what other people believe or think.
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Sidera, Francesc; Amado, Anna; Martinez, Laura
Influences on facial emotion recognition in deaf children
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
April 2017, Vol 22 (2), p164-177
Looks at the differences between deaf and hearing children in recognising emotions based on facial expressions.
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Terwogt, Mark Meerum & Rieffe, Carolien
Deaf children's use of beliefs and desires in negotiation
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Winter 2004, Vol 9 (1), p27-38
Study of deaf children's negotiation skills.
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Tomasuolo, Elena ... [et al]
Deaf children attending different school environments: sign language abilities and theory of mind
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
January 2013, Vol 18 (1), p12-29
Compares linguistic and theory of mind skills of signing deaf children with their hearing peers.
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Tucci, Stacey L; Easterbrooks, Susan R; Lederberg, Amy R
Effects of theory of mind training on the false belief understanding of deaf and hard-of-hearing students in prekindergarten and kindergarten
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Jul 2016, Vol 21 (3), p310-325
Looks at the use of training materials to improve theory of mind in young children who are deaf, where they are able to distinguish between their own beliefs and knowledge and what other people believe or think.
http://jdsde.oxfordjournals.org/
van Gent, Tiejo ... [et al]
Self-concept and ego development in deaf adolescents: a comparative study
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
Summer 2012, Vol 17 (3), p333-351
A study of deaf adolescents to assess their levels of self-concept and ego development. Results are discussed in reference to interventions aimed at the well-being of deaf young people.
http://jdsde.oxfordjournals.org/
Wiefferink, Carin H ... [et al]
Emotion understanding in deaf children with a cochlear implant
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
April 2013, Vol 18 (2), p175-186
A comparative study of young children with cochlear implants with those who have no hearing loss to measure their emotional recognition and understanding.
http://jdsde.oxfordjournals.org/
Ziv, Margalit; Most, Tova; Cohen, Shirit
Understanding of emotions and false beliefs among hearing children versus deaf children
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
April 2013, Vol 18 (2), p161-174
Three groups of children (aged 5-7) were tested to find out their understanding of emotional cues; one hearing group, one oral group and one signing group.
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