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ToMI-2: Rationale
The ToMI-2 represents a new method for assessing theory of mind that addresses the limitations of traditional theory of mind measures. This well-validated parent-informant measure is designed to assess a wide range of theory of mind competencies, it does not suffer from ceiling effect when administered to individuals with autism spectrum disorder, and it is not vulnerable to test-practice effects and child linguistic, cognitive, and motivational factors. Read More…
ToMI-2: Description
The ToMI-2 consists of 60 items designed to tap a wide range of social cognitive understandings. Each item takes the form of a statement (e.g., “My child understands whether someone hurts another on purpose or by accident”) and is accompanied by a 20-unit continuum anchored by ‘definitely not’, ‘probably not’, ‘undecided’, ‘probably’, and ‘definitely.’ The respondent is asked to read a statement and draw a hash mark at the appropriate point along the continuum. Read More…
ToMI-2: Uses
The ToMI-2 is designed to tap a wide range of theory of mind competencies; thus, it may be particularly helpful for identifying areas of strength and weakness in an individual’s social-cognitive profile and it can be used to identify developmentally appropriate targets for treatment. Hutchins and Prelock (2008) described the ways in which the earlier (and similar) version of this measure was used as part of a larger assessment battery for precisely these purposes.
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