Mathematics and Autism

This website describes different research works focused on mathematical learning in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These works are developed in the context of the following research projects:

  • Cognitive profile associated with mathematical learning in students with autism. Implications for teaching and teacher training. Proyecto PID2022-136246NB-I00 financiado por MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 / FEDER, UE.
    Proyecto cofinanciado por el Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, la Unión Europea y la Agencia Estatal de Investigación
  • “Desarrollo y difusión de metodologías para la enseñanza-aprendizaje de las matemáticas en alumnado con autismo y dificultades de lenguaje.” SUBVTC-2023-0014.Proyecto de Transferencia Gobierno de Cantabria.
  • "Mathematical problem solving in students with autism spectrum disorder, PID2019-105677RB-I00/AEI/ 10.13039 /501100011033". Research, Development and Innovation Project oriented to Societal Challenges. Ministry of Science and Innovation.
  • “Methodological adaptations for the teaching-learning of mathematics in students with autism and language difficulties”. SUBVTC-2022-0004. Knowledge Transfer, Government of Cantabria.
  • "Mathematical problem solving in Autism Spectrum Disorder: a case-control study". Emerging Groups Project. University of Cantabria.

News

"UC-led study links mathematical learning and cognitive profile of students with autism" (Spanish), Universidad de Cantabria, november 21st, 2022.

Contact

Irene Polo-Blanco
Departamento de Matemáticas, Estadística y Computación
Universidad de Cantabria
irene.polo@unican.es