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

Oleh:

Chiang, Hsu-Min ; Lin, Yueh-Hsien

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Autism vol. 11 no. 06 (Nov. 2007), page 547–556.
Topik: Asperger syndrome; highfunctioning autism; mathematics; review
Fulltext: 547.pdf (100.03KB)

Isi artikel

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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