Shelly is in the second grade but does not play well with other children. She has a difficult time sharing the classroom toys and never helps other children when her teacher asks. Why might this be the case?

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Limited theory-of-mind abilities can affect a child's ability to understand and empathize with others' perspectives, which can lead to difficulty sharing and cooperating with others in a social setting like a classroom. This is a common issue for children with developmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but can also exist in typically developing children. None of the other options (A, C, and D) are directly related to social competence or behavior towards others in a classroom setting.

Shelly Is in the Second Grade but Does Not Play