Moral reasoning and empathy in adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: Implications for moral education

Journal of Moral Education

Volumn 42, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 209-223

  Senland, Amie K ^a   Higgins D'Alessandro, Ann ^a  

^a FORDHAM UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84877816654     PISSN: 03057240     EISSN: 14653877     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057240.2012.752721     Document Type: Article

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