Limitations and potential in people on the autism spectrum in the area of mathematical skills in the light of available scientific research

Abstract

The article presents basic autism terminology and the current diagnostic criteria. Then, the author focuses on presenting the findings of research on the limitations and potential of people on the autism spectrum in the area of cognitive functions and mathematical skills. The question about the abilities of people with autism remains an unsettled issue. Are the abilities of people on the autism spectrum mechanically learned skills where purely and simply a mechanical factor dominates, or is it possible to see a creative factor in this type of skills? The author is interested in children with autism learning to count. It is an important element of the development of adults and children with autism, but it has not been fully studied. There has not been enough research conducted in this area. The deliberations presented will possibly allow interested people and future researchers to take up this topic with its various aspects and areas.