Theory of Mind Matters

Coming Soon - Theory of Mind Webinars

Evidence-informed learning that turns research into practical understanding and action.

Explore practical, evidence-informed webinars designed to deepen understanding of Theory of Mind, language, communication and social cognition.

Each webinar translates research into clear, meaningful insights for families, educators, interpreters and professionals supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing children, young people and adults. Topics will include Theory of Mind development, language deprivation, perspective-taking, social understanding and strategies that can be applied in everyday practice.

Some webinars will be available free of charge, while more detailed professional-learning sessions will be available for purchase. All webinars can be viewed online at a time that suits you.

Learn at your own pace. Strengthen your understanding. Make a difference in practice.

Theory of Mind Introduction Videos

Robert Seyfarth: Theory of Mind

Robert Seyfarth talks about how children develop a 'theory of mind'.

How we read each other's minds

Rebecca Saxe TEDGlobal 2009: Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions.

What do babies think?

Alison Gopnik says "Babies and young children are like the R&D division of the human species," says psychologist Alison Gopnik. Her research explores the sophisticated intelligence-gathering and decision-making that babies are really doing when they play.

Social Cognition TED Videos

Can you really tell if a kid is lying?

Kang Lee explores "Are children poor liars?" Do you think you can easily detect their lies? Developmental researcher Kang Lee studies what happens physiologically to children when they lie. They do it a lot, starting as young as two years old, and they're actually really good at it. Lee explains why we should celebrate when kids start to lie and presents new lie-detection technology that could someday reveal our hidden emotions.

When do kids start to care about other people's opinions?

Drawing on her research into early childhood development, psychologist Sara Valencia Botto investigates when (and how) children begin to change their behaviors in the presence of others -- and explores what it means for the values we communicate in daily interactions. (Watch for cute footage of sneaky toddlers.)

Learn with Theory of Mind Matters: Online Courses Coming Soon