Prior research has shown that theory of mind (ToM) development
is delayed in children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Although research has demonstrated a delay in ToM development in
children who are deaf and hard of hearing there are not many
suggestions for how ToM is or should be addressed in deaf
education. The current research addressed this issue by
compiling an extensive literature review and sending 113
surveys’ to OPTION schools for the deaf around the country.
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington
University School of Medicine Deaf children; Deaf - Education;
Teachers of the Deaf West, Julia L. Beauchemin, Ashley,
"Research on theory of mind in deaf education" (2011).
Independent Studies and Capstones. Paper 632. Program in
Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University
School of Medicine.