BOUNCE Approach®Theory of MindCPD CertifiedOn-DemandND-Affirming
Running a Theory of Mind Intervention
Step-by-step guidance for delivering a structured 6-week+ intervention that supports children’s ability to understand emotions, perspectives, and social rules — particularly for neurodivergent learners.
Theory of Mind — the ability to understand that others have thoughts, feelings, and perspectives different from our own — is a foundational skill for social communication, empathy, and emotional regulation. When it’s underdeveloped, the impact shows up across peer relationships, behaviour, and a child’s ability to navigate the social world. This is particularly significant for neurodivergent learners, where ToM differences are common and frequently misunderstood.
This training gives education professionals a clear, structured framework for running a Theory of Mind intervention, with ready-to-use videos, visuals, and adaptable lesson plans. You’ll explore how ToM difficulties present in practice, how to teach emotional perspective-taking through social stories and imagery, and why the double empathy problem matters when supporting both neurotypical and neurodivergent pupils. Suitable for teaching assistants, learning mentors, SENCOs, and anyone delivering targeted social communication support.
Three bonus resources to deepen your practice.
A structured snapshot to identify where the barrier to social connection sits — so you can understand what is driving the difficulty and respond to the actual need.
Track entry to exit progress and evidence what has changed across the review period — giving you a clear picture of impact over time.
Understand the nervous system foundations behind regulation, emotional expression, and connection — so you can apply them with confidence in your sessions.