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Brief report: Self-presentation of children with autism spectrum disorders

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posted on 2023-06-07, 17:53 authored by Sander Begeer, Robin BanerjeeRobin Banerjee, Patty Lunenburg, Mark Meerum Terwogt, Hedy Stegge, Carolien Rieffe
The self-presentational behaviour of 43 6- to 12-year-old children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASD) and normal intelligence and 43 matched comparisons was investigated. Children were prompted to describe themselves twice, first in a baseline condition and then in a condition where they were asked to convince others to select them for a desirable activity (self-promotion). Even after controlling for theory of mind skills, children with HFASD used fewer positive self-statements at baseline, and were less goal-directed during self-promotion than comparison children. Children with HFASD alter their self-presentation when seeking personal gain, but do this less strategically and convincingly than typically-developing children.

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  • Published

Journal

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

ISSN

0162-3257

Issue

6

Volume

38

Page range

1187-1191

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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