Abstract
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. © 2008 The Author(s).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1187-1191 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Volume | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |