Hypernumeracy Resources

Hypernumeracy resources for parents: tips, strategies, and activity ideas to support the autistic child who loves numbers and math.

Have you ever wondered, googled, or described your child as any of the following?

My child is obsessed with numbers

My autistic child loves numbers

Is there a word to describe a gifted child obsessed with numbers?

Why is my autistic child obsessed with numbers?

My toddler's so obsessed with numbers!

If you have, then there's a chance that your child might have what's called hypernumeracy. Especially if you already know (or suspect) that they are autistic and hyperlexic.

See, when my son was a toddler, he was obsessed with numbers and letters. Everything all day, every day was number and letter related when he was a toddler and preschooler (and it was all self-taught). However, I didn't know there was a name for these passions and skills of his. Turns out it's hyperlexia (for letters) and hypernumeracy (for numbers and math).

However, a quick google search will show you that there's not much information available on either of those topics, especially hypernumeracy in particular, but I'm trying my best to change that.

Which is why I present to you my collection of hypernumeracy resources. You'll find basic information on hypernumeracy, tips and strategies for supporting these types of learners, and some fun activity ideas to help switch things up.

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Hypernumeracy Resources

The resources in this section are designed to help answer questions like "what is hypernumeracy?" and "what are some hypernumeracy symptoms?" Although, we prefer to use terms like traits and characteristics versus symptoms around here.

So, if you're looking to learn more about what hypernumeracy is, as well as the common traits and characteristics of hypernumeracy, then you're in the right spot. The following resources are perfect for helping you get a better understanding of this rarely talked about neurodivergence.

I also strongly urge you to read through as many hyperlexia resources as possible as the two go hand-in-hand and understanding one will help you better understand the other. Although, please note that not all hyperlexic learners have hypernumeracy.

Tips & Strategies for Supporting Hypernumeric Kids

Wondering how to best support these types of learners? Well, below you will find tips and strategies for supporting hypernumeric learners at home and at school, whether that's with comprehension of math word problems (a super common issue with hypernumeracy!), social emotional learning, or other skills.

You'll also find resources on the importance of leaning into and encouraging your hypernumeric child's interests and passion for math and numbers.

Selected Hypernumeracy Activities: Fun Ideas to Support Hypernumeric Learners

One of the best ways to support hypernumeric kids is to embrace their interests and lean into their passion for math and numbers. More on that here (just swap letters for numbers).

Below you will find a selection of fun math and number inspired ideas and activities to engage kids identified with hypernumeracy. Keep in mind that there are lots of additional activities on this blog to discover.