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Jarrold, Chris; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
The ability of 24 children with autism (ages 3-12) to comprehend pretend acts, consisting of an experimenter pouring a pretend substance from a container onto a target figure, was explored. There was no significant difference between subjects and controls in ability to identify the pretend substance, predict the actions' pretend outcome, or…
Descriptors: Autism, Comprehension, Elementary Education, Imagination

Hammes, J. G. W.; Langdell, Tim – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1981
Two studies investigated the presence of precursors of symbol formation in eight autistic children (nine years old) compared to matched retarded children. Results indicated that autistic Ss could form internal images but appeared to be unable to manipulate them in a purposeful and meaningful manner. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Imagery