Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Drawn to STEM Fields

Scientific American recently cited a study from the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders that students with autism spectrum disorders may be more drawn to STEM studies and careers.  The reason for the propensity may be better systematization and math skills.  The study, which follows information from Simon Baron-Cohen at the University of Cambridge in the UK, suggests that students with autism be exposed to STEM studies, and that they and their families make early connections with universities so that they become more familiar, and thus more likely to pursue post-secondary education.  Students with autism are currently under-represented in colleges.  http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/budding-scientist/2013/02/01/students-with-autism-gravitate-toward-stem-majors/