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There is a need for increased understanding of self-report measures for autistic individuals. In this preliminary study, we examine how a theory of mind self-report relates to other self-report measures for groups of autistic and neurotypical individuals, as well as eye tracking outcomes. Expected patterns of relatedness emerged between self-reports and the eye tracking findings, which lends validity to the theory of mind measure. Self-report measures are critical for autistic individuals to share their own experiences and this is the first step in establishing a theory of mind self-report tool.
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We will use “autistic individual” throughout this manuscript in response to statements from the autistic self-advocate community expressing a preference for this phrasing (Brown 2011).
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This study was funded by the Jean S Garvin Fellowship and a UVM Department of Psychological Science Dissertation award.
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E.C. and R.A. conceived of the study design which included the use of the TOMI-2-SR. T.H. and P.P. developed the TOMI-2-SR and discussed the use of TOMI-2-SR in this study. E.C. carried out the study and analyzed the data. All authors discussed the results. E.C. wrote the manuscript in consultation with all authors.
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Drs. Crehan & Althoff and Ms. Riehl report no conflicts of interest. Drs. Prelock is an associate editor for JADD. Drs. Prelock and Hutchins are co-developers of the Theory of Mind Inventory. Dr. Hutchins is the owner of Theory of Mind Inventory LLC and Dr. Prelock receives royalties from Theory of Mind Inventory LLC.
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Crehan, E.T., Althoff, R.R., Riehl, H. et al. Brief Report: Me, Reporting on Myself: Preliminary Evaluation of the Criterion-Related Validity of the Theory of Mind Inventory-2 when Completed by Autistic Young Adults. J Autism Dev Disord 50, 659–664 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04278-5
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