Koichiro Hakarino
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Koichiro Hakarino’s research lies at the intersection of social cognition, moral psychology, and neurodiversity, with a particular focus on how autistic individuals perceive and evaluate the minds of others. His most-cited work, “Mind perception and moral judgment in autism” (2018, 21 citations), challenges the long-held assumption that social difficulties in autism stem from a lack of theory of mind. Instead, Hakarino’s research reveals that autistic individuals may possess a distinct, rather than deficient, way of attributing mental states—one that can lead to unique moral reasoning patterns. By demonstrating that mind perception in autism is not absent but differently calibrated, his contributions have reshaped debates in both cognitive science and ethics, moving the field away from deficit-based models. Hakarino’s work has been influential in promoting a more nuanced understanding of autistic cognition, earning recognition among scholars studying social cognition and neurodiversity. His findings carry important implications for educational and clinical practices, encouraging approaches that respect cognitive differences rather than pathologizing them.
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- 1Mind perception and moral judgment in autism21 citations · 2018