Mathematical ability of students with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism: a review of literature.
This article reviews studies investigating cognitive ability and academic achievement of students with Asperger syndrome (AS) and high-functioning autism (HFA). Particular emphasis is placed on the mathematical ability of people with AS/HFA. A preliminary analysis of empirical data is presented. Findings indicate that: (1) the majority of individuals with AS/HFA have average mathematical ability; (2) the majority of individuals with AS/HFA have a significant but clinically modest math weakness; (3) some individuals with AS/HFA have mathematical giftedness.
Chiang
Hsu-Min
HM
Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Macquarie University, Australia. hsu-min.chiang@students.mq.edu.au
Lin
Yueh-Hsien
YH
D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D020817:Asperger Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D008875:Middle Aged; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*