The development of a child’s theory of mind is important for his social skills and the
development of relationships. Research has shown that children with a more highly
developed theory of mind are better communicators, resolve conflicts more easily, have
more complex pretend play, are rated as more socially competent by their teachers, are
happier in school, and more popular with peers [3]. Theory of mind is an area of difficulty
for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Because tuning in to others’ thoughts and
perspectives is challenging for this group of children, lying usually doesn’t come as
naturally to them as it does in children with typical development.