Is there anyone else who....?

Hi Sarah 

I wasn't good at maths at school and didn't enjoy the lessons. I never fully learned the times tables, although I did understand what multiplication was and could work the sums out with a pen and paper. I still can't do mental arithmetic apart from very basic calculations. I hated geometry and wasn't interested in alternative number systems, such as binary, or prime numbers, or pi. The only thing I took to was algebra - it was like a code or puzzle, and seemed logical and systematic.

My logical aptitude and systematic processing has helped me to learn double entry book keeping and how to use Excel, and I have been working in accounting roles for over 20 years now, although I still wouldn't say maths is an interest of mine - I hate soduko and I'm no "number savant"

In terms of creativity, I really wanted to be a novelist or songwriter when I was younger, but I didn't have the creative talent for it. I understood the structure and timing of music and was good at helping others to improve their compositions, but not so good at original ideas - I'm more of a producer than an artist. But an alternative creativity has emerged later in my life, as an ability to find creative solutions to problems which others don't see.

I believe that us Aspies often take years to discover and fully develop our qualities and sometimes they turn out to be not quite what we expected. Keep reading on a wide range of topics, take courses in subjects you are interested in if you can, and engage with others on topics you want to learn more about. 

All the best 

Pixie 

Hi Sarah 

I wasn't good at maths at school and didn't enjoy the lessons. I never fully learned the times tables, although I did understand what multiplication was and could work the sums out with a pen and paper. I still can't do mental arithmetic apart from very basic calculations. I hated geometry and wasn't interested in alternative number systems, such as binary, or prime numbers, or pi. The only thing I took to was algebra - it was like a code or puzzle, and seemed logical and systematic.

My logical aptitude and systematic processing has helped me to learn double entry book keeping and how to use Excel, and I have been working in accounting roles for over 20 years now, although I still wouldn't say maths is an interest of mine - I hate soduko and I'm no "number savant"

In terms of creativity, I really wanted to be a novelist or songwriter when I was younger, but I didn't have the creative talent for it. I understood the structure and timing of music and was good at helping others to improve their compositions, but not so good at original ideas - I'm more of a producer than an artist. But an alternative creativity has emerged later in my life, as an ability to find creative solutions to problems which others don't see.

I believe that us Aspies often take years to discover and fully develop our qualities and sometimes they turn out to be not quite what we expected. Keep reading on a wide range of topics, take courses in subjects you are interested in if you can, and engage with others on topics you want to learn more about. 

All the best 

Pixie