Theory of Mind: A Comparative Study Between Neurotypical, Autistic and Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Children (Ages 3-7)

I would like to express my special thanks to Amity Institute of psychology and Allied Science for having started this programme. I am grateful to Amity University for the space to do our work at a pace that is suited to us, the environment provided is conducive, free of pressure and yet motivated to do our best. Firstly, I would like to thank Prof. (Dr). Ranjana Bhatia, HOI, Amity University of Psychology and Allied Science, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, for allowing me to do the research work in this field. Without her encouragement and support, it would not have been possible. I would like to express my heartfelt deep gratitude to my guide and advisor Asso. Professor. (Dr) Babita prusty for her continues support and guidance throughout my research work. Her inspiring words and immense knowledge have helped me move ahead with my work and she kept enlightening me at every step. She is guiding light for all her students. She always gives out such positive vibes that just by talking your heart out with her gives a clear direction to otherwise chaotic situations. I am grateful that she was assigned to me as my Guide. Without her, this work would not have been possible. I would also like to pay my sincere gratitude to Mrs Anita Sharma principal of S.D Public School, Pitampura, who helped me in collecting data for the study. Lastly, I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to the entire faculty and staff of S.D Public School, Pitampura. Their dedication and commitment to education created a conducive learning environment, which greatly contributed to the success of my study.

The author(s) declared no conflict of interest.