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There are people with Asperger's whom I've met who…

“There are people with Asperger's whom I've met who certainly would be very upset to learn they'd hurt another person's feelings. They often have very strong moral consciences and moral codes. They care about not hurting people.” quote by Simon Baron-Cohen
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“There are people with Asperger's whom I've met who certainly would be very upset to learn they'd hurt another person's feelings. They often have very strong moral consciences and moral codes. They care about not hurting people.”

Simon Baron-Cohen

About This Quote

Source Research Paper: Moral Cognition in Autism, 2017

People with Asperger's often have strong moral senses and care deeply about not hurting others.

In simple terms: Asperger's individuals are highly moral.

Key Takeaway

Respect and support their moral concerns.

Themes

morality neurodiversity empathy

Mood

empathetic analytical

Type

academic psychological

When to use this quote

  • education
  • workplace
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

ethical psychology social cognition neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster mutual understanding?
  • What supports help navigate moral dilemmas?
A Different Perspective

Moral rigidity may cause social friction.

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