Autism. 2007 Nov;11(6):547-56.

Mathematical ability of students with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism: a review of literature.

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Australian Centre for Educational Studies, Macquarie University, Australia. hsu-min.chiang@students.mq.edu.au

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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.

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