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Mathematical ability of students with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism

A review of literature

Macquarie University, Australia, hsu-min.chiang{at}students.mq.edu.au

Yueh-Hsien Lin

Shu-Te University, Taiwan

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.

Key Words: Asperger syndrome • high-functioning autism • mathematics • review

Autism, Vol. 11, No. 6, 547-556 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1362361307083259


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