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Aspies and math
| Sun, 12-02-2007 - 4:05pm |
My 10 year old daughter is a probable Aspie (we don't have a medical diagnosis yet), and it seems like many Aspies are GOOD at math, but she is not.

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Hi Michelle,
I wish I knew this answer!
Maybe it IS a spectrum thing!
Mich
Chris's teacher moves the seats around every few weeks which drives me crazy because it's something that really bothers him.
Peter is much the same. He is great when it comes to straight computation, but anything abstract and all that stuff they need to do now about explaining how you got to the answer is very difficult for him. His standard answer is "I'm a math genius." LOL.
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I can't even say that my daughter is "good" at math-----she's been getting Fs!
Mich
Michelle,
Have you ever had your dd given a good IQ test? We were able to see ds's strengths and weaknesses on paper which helps me at least understand their learning styles, and possible future problems. It's common for aspies and ASD kids to be strionger in computational math as it's logical and not as abstract. Liam is defintely stronger in math (on grade level) but at least a full grade behind , if not more in reading and writing. Still, despite his grade level ability he still failed the state tests by a measly 2 points at the end of first grade. But again that was due to how the test is admiinistered: ie teacher can't deviate from the wording on the test...blah...
I'd say get a good psychologist and get an idea of her learning stuyle. hth
Dee
I agree with Paula. Keep working on various flavors. Sometimes these are taught technique. My friend's daughter figures out the operation based on certain word pattern. She self did this after her parents worked with her on numerous problems.
Yeah the NYS math tests are a Beast. I had asked if Josh could use lined paper to take his math tests to help keep his work neat and properly aligned so they can see his work and make it easier for him to see it clear. Let's face it we are up to Algebra and you have to be able to show the work on how you get the answer in a space smaller than 3 lines with a child whose handwritting sucks to begin with.
I WAS TOLD HE COULDN'T BECAUSE EVEN WITH ALL OF HIS ACCOMADATIONS on the NYS test his IEP means diddley squat when he has to sit to take the actual tets. So he can not use separete lined paper to help keep his math problems organized.
Also the word problems trip hm up to always have always will. But Josh has gotten better with handleing money.
UGH
Rina
From what I've read in various books, it is pretty common for aspies to have problems with math, especially word problems because they have a hard time pulling out the relevant bits of information.
Haley is 10 and has a miserable time with math. It isn't that she can't do the work... its just too much information in her head and she just wants to explode. Word problems especially send her over the edge.
Rina, I hear you on the NYS math tests. OMGosh they are HORRIBLE! I dread the state tests in general. Haley manages but just barely.
We have the same trouble with showing work in math. Haley's handwriting is sloppy and huge. She can't write in small spaces at all.
Mom to Erin (19) and Haley (10yo Aspie)
Mom to Erin (19) and Haley (10yo Asp
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