Moral Reasoning and Moral Judgement in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

The moral distinction between those with mental disorders and normal persons are important to be understood in terms of investigating causes and treatments, yet earlier studies produced inconsistent findings. The aim of this study is to provide a thorough knowledge by evaluating the methodologies and findings of previous research about moral reasoning in ADHD and ASD individuals. Analysis reveals that the inconsistent results are partly caused by the various testing strategies used in each research; the outcome can be influenced by other factors, including age and family income. Besides, although certain techniques—like Sociomoral Reflection Measure: Short Form (SRM-SF)—are legitimate and dependable, others—like the Moral Judgment Interview—are questionable. This suggests that selecting accurate and reliable testing procedures and removing confounding factors should be carefully considered in future study. It would also be possible to carry out longitudinal research to learn more about how mentally disordered individuals develop their moral reasoning in comparison to those with regular development.