Scientific research over many years has shown that children on the autism spectrum often have difficulty understanding other people’s thoughts, beliefs, intentions, and emotions. These challenges in social interaction and communication are considered one of the core characteristics of autism.

“Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read – A Practical Guide” is one of the foundational resources in the international literature on this subject. The book explores in detail the methods and teaching strategies that help individuals on the autism spectrum understand other people’s mental states.

The Turkish translation of the book was prepared by Psk. Dr. Selin Atasoy, who has more than 30 years of professional experience in developmental psychology. Her academic work and professional experience in autism and social cognition have contributed significantly to introducing this important resource to Turkish readers.

The approach presented in the book examines the relationship between Theory of Mind skills and children’s social interaction, communication, and everyday functioning, while also providing practical methods for teaching these skills. The authors describe their own intervention program in detail and present the instructional materials and strategies used throughout the process.

Key Topics Covered in the Book

• How facial expressions can be interpreted,
• Recognizing emotions such as sadness, anger, fear, and happiness,
• Understanding how emotions are influenced by situations and expectations,
• Understanding how objects and events may be perceived from another person’s perspective,
• Cognitive processes involved in understanding other people’s knowledge and beliefs.

This guide is an important resource for special education teachers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, educators, and professionals working with individuals on the autism spectrum. It also provides a valuable practical reference for parents and caregivers.

About the Book

“This book offers rare ideas and techniques for teaching mental states to children with autism, while strongly connecting these skills to social relationships in everyday life.” Prof. Uta Frith

University College London

Why This Book?

“Teaching Children with Autism to Mind-Read” presents a research-based approach to developing social cognitive skills in children on the autism spectrum in a clear and practical format. Through the methods, activities, and instructional strategies included in the book, structured work can be implemented to help children understand other people’s thoughts and perspectives.

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