Deaf children who use American Sign Language to communicate lag far behind other children in acquiring a theory of mind.

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Research shows that deaf children who are exposed to a sign language like American Sign Language (ASL) from an early age develop a theory of mind at a similar pace to hearing children. The critical factor is early exposure to a rich linguistic environment, whether it is through sign language or spoken language.

Deaf Children Who Use American Sign Language to Communicate Lag