Alan Leslie Autism: Learning About Other People's Inner World

Alan, a professor at Rutgers University, discusses his research on the origins of the human mind, focusing on infants and preschoolers. He explores the connection between pretend play and social cognition, particularly in relation to autism. The Sally-Anne task is introduced as a tool to understand false beliefs and perspective-taking in children. The video highlights the rapid development of cognitive skills in early childhood and the challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum.

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