Brief report: self-presentation of children with autism spectrum disorders.
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.
Begeer
Sander
S
Department of Developmental Psychology, VU University Amsterdam, Van der Boechorststraat 1, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. S.Begeer@psy.vu.nl
Banerjee
Robin
R
Lunenburg
Patty
P
Meerum Terwogt
Mark
M
Stegge
Hedy
H
Rieffe
Carolien
C
D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D012016:Reference Values; D012649:Self Concept; D012919:Social Behavior; D012951:Socialization