Is there always a tendency towards math or other pronounced interests in people with autism?

[Ronald Zeeman]

I have dyscalculia, so I really hate the stereotype that autistic people are all good at math. I had to get special help with math when I was in school. When I was in grade 3 I used to cry almost every day because I couldn't understand fractions and division or remember all the times tables from 2 to 9. I had problems telling time on a non-digital clock until I was 13. I was really good at reading, writing and speaking as a kid but I felt that those things were easy and anyone could do them but only smart people were good at math. My computer doesn't even seem to think dyscalculia is a real thing because whenever I type the word I get that angry red worm underneath it because I supposedly spelled it wrong.

Do I find numbers fascinating? I guess I like the number 8 because it kind of looks like a snowman.

My favorite number is 2 the on even prime number,

 

[RemyZee]

II have dyscalculia, so I really hate the stereotype that autistic people are all good at math. I had to get special help with math when I was in school. When I was in grade 3 I used to cry almost every day because I couldn't understand fractions and division or remember all the times tables from 2 to 9. I had problems telling time on a non-digital clock until I was 13. I was really good at reading, writing and speaking as a kid but I felt that those things were easy and anyone could do them but only smart people were good at math. My computer doesn't even seem to think dyscalculia is a real thing because whenever I t ype the word I get that angry red worm underneath it because I supposedly spelled it wrong.

Do I find numbers fascinating? I guess I like the number 8 because it kind of looks like a snowman.

With you on that one. To save my life, each time I use the stove I have to relearn which eye goes with which knob. Can I take one or two turns in my car then get back to where I started? I wind up driving in circles. I don't think the whole interest thing only applies to math. I can barely add and subtract, but can recite you some poetry.