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[A mentalization-based perspective on childhood autism treatment]
M Thevenet1, C Dondé2, R Machabert1
1Université Claude-Bernard Lyon 1, 43, boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, 69000 Villeurbanne, France; Centre Hospitalier Le Vinatier, Bron, 95, boulevard Pinel, 69758 Bron, France.
L'Encephale
|December 27, 2017
Summary
Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) shows promise for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by improving their theory of mind and functional outcomes. This paper discusses the theoretical basis and proposes a clinical protocol to evaluate MBT for ASD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Mentalization is key to understanding oneself and others.
- Impaired mentalization is linked to psychiatric disorders like borderline personality disorder.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) involves theory of mind deficits, a facet of mentalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the theoretical underpinnings of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) for children with ASD.
- To propose a clinical protocol for evaluating MBT's efficacy in this population.
- To assess MBT's potential to improve theory of mind and functional outcomes in children with ASD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on mentalization and ASD.
- Theoretical discussion of MBT mechanisms in ASD.
- Proposal of a clinical protocol for MBT in ASD.
Main Results:
- No established MBT protocols for ASD currently exist.
- Theoretical grounds suggest MBT could benefit ASD.
- A novel clinical protocol is proposed for investigation.
Conclusions:
- MBT holds potential for improving theory of mind in children with ASD.
- Further research and clinical trials are warranted to validate MBT for ASD.
- The proposed protocol offers a framework for future research.
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