Hilary Forbes

Hilary Forbes

Secondary maths teacher and autism advocate
Secondary education
Hilary is an autistic teacher and secondary maths specialist who also teaches astronomy. She writes about the impact of autism on maths learning from lived experience, examining the barriers autistic pupils face and how teachers can address them without extra workload.
How Autism May Affect Students’ Understanding Of Math And What Teachers Can Do To Help

7 min read | 20 October 2025 | For US Readers

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How Autism May Affect Students’ Understanding Of Maths And What Teachers Can Do To Help

7 min read | 01 October 2025 | For UK Readers

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