ERIC Number: EJ1328204
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Feb
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Deceptive Behaviour in Autism: A Scoping Review
Bagnall, Ralph; Russell, Ailsa; Brosnan, Mark; Maras, Katie
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v26 n2 p293-307 Feb 2022
The ability to deceive is a key milestone in social cognitive development for typically developing individuals. In this scoping review, we systematically searched the literature to summarise research on deceptive behaviour in autism and identify gaps in knowledge. Across the 28 studies identified, three main themes were synthesised, with seven subthemes: (1) "Deception ability and prevalence" (1a) gameplay deception; (1b) naturalistic deception; (2) "Psychological correlates of deception" (2a) verbal, intellectual and social ability; (2b) theory of mind (ToM) behaviours; (2c) executive function; and (3) "Social learning" (3a) training; (3b) social contexts. The findings challenge common stereotypes, showing that autistic individuals can and do engage in deception. However, many do so less frequently and less adeptly than typically developing individuals. Emerging evidence also suggests that autistic individuals (without co-occurring intellectual disability) may use compensatory strategies when engaging in deception, and that more skilled deceptive behaviour may arise later in life. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Deception, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Incidence, Executive Function, Theory of Mind, Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Games, Behavior, Verbal Ability, Cognitive Ability, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Context Effect, Training, Foreign Countries
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