The Empathizing-Systemizing Theory, Social Abilities, and Mathematical Achievement in Children.

ABSTRACT: The Empathizing-Systemizing (E-S) theory describes a profile of traits that have been linked to autism spectrum disorders, and are thought to encompass a continuum that includes typically developing (TD) individuals. Although systemizing is hypothesized to be related to mathematical abilities, empirical support for this relationship is lacking. We examine the link between empathizing and systemizing tendencies and mathematical achievement in 112 TD children (57 girls) to elucidate how socio-cognitive constructs influence early development of mathematical skills. Assessment of mathematical achievement included standardized tests designed to examine calculation skills and conceptual mathematical reasoning. Empathizing and systemizing were assessed using the Combined Empathy Quotient-Child (E

SUBMITTER: Escovar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4789644 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature