Are these common problems associated with autism?

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. I have bad handwriting
. I make a lot of silly mistakes in my work e.g. in maths I switch the signs around.
. I jump ahead when I'm trying to answer a question in my test. I forget to state the obvious and go straight into the complications.
. I have mild spelling and grammar issues.

Are there any solutions to this and what may be causing these problems?

No they are not. Autism affects mainly the way information is being processed in the brain. Things are being processed in a different way, resulting in slower reaction speed in things, attend to subtle social clues (Theory of Mind: reading and understanding what a person is about to do) and an oversensitivity to information (either aural, visual, smells and tastes). Another part of the brain that is being affected is the cerebellum (the small brains), which are responsible for your rough motor behavior. This results in co occurring balance disorders and general clumsiness.

Truth is, and that is often forgotten. You are more than just autism. You're a person with a unique personality! Although your clumsiness might affect your handwriting, you could also just be a person with a crappy handwriting. Who cares? Regarding your name I assume that you are a guy. I have to admit that most guys have crappy handwritings. And they are supposed to have them. My brother has a really beautiful handwriting and I always tease him with the fact that he 'writes like a girl'. Men are not supposed to write pretty. Furthermore, you're a person who sucks at math. That has nothing to do with autism either. The main prejudice against people with autism is actually that they are very analytical and therefore very good at math and computer science. But yes, this is a prejudice. I have Asperger's and I'm the complete opposite of that, actually. Math simply does not make sense to me. I cannot relate it to anything and instead I study psychology (the last thing you would expect for someone with autism. Why would a 'social robot' be interested in people? Exactly...). And spelling and grammar issues? Are you sure about that? I checked your comment about 3 times and cannot detect a single mistake in it (and yes I'm a complete grammar nazi). The fact that you are not good at math and spelling doesn't mean you're lost in life. There must be something that you are really good at. Maybe not worrying about it can already be a good start .

How old are you? Some people seem slower to develop study skills than others, without necessarily having any identifiable disabilities.

Solutions? Either give it time or consult an appropriately-trained and licensed mental-health professional.

Messy handwriting is reportedly quite common in people with autism, as does over explanation of things. I have issues with both. Spelling and grammar I'm not so sure of and mistakes in maths etc. I'm not so sure of. Perhaps you have mild dyslexia and dyscalculia? I believe they are common comorbid conditions with autism.

There's not a lot you can do to complete solve these but extra care will help a great deal. They're only problems if you feel they are, otherwise they're absolutely fine

My handwriting is awful, I get things mixed up, and I make all kinds of grammar and language mistakes - but that's what computers and grammar & spell checkers are for

Strange thing is I'm a highly talented artist with a really steady hand, but can't write neatly to save my life, Go figure!

yes these are all recognised comorbids of the autism spectrum.

bad handwriting is a issue with fine motor skills;a isue that affects a majority of people across the entire spectrum, however it also coud be dysgraphia, which along with the other difficulties have mentioned-all sound like dyslexia- the maths issues coud be dyscalculia if it meets the criteria,dysgraphia,dyscalculia and dyslexia are all comorbids of each other [ found together in at least a small majority of cases],and at the same time these are also comorbid issues with high functioning autism, lower functioning autism with similar issues tends to be caused by LD [intelectual disability].

if its a significant struggle then its worth getting these issues asssessed as they coud be specific learning difficulties which can be given different forms of support if diagnosed.

    I agree I think your brain is moving too fast and skipping important details, rather than moving too slow.

I have the first two problems you listed and had a lot of trouble learning cursive writing in school. That being said, I have a specific learning disorder as well as ASD. You should see a psychologist who can do a psycho-educational assessment.

They are not symptoms used for a diagnosis, but they are traits that are common for someone with ASD. I do all those things too.

. I have bad handwriting
YES
. I make a lot of silly mistakes in my work e.g. in maths I switch the signs around.
NO
. I jump ahead when I'm trying to answer a question in my test. I forget to state the obvious and go straight into the complications.
MAYBE
. I have mild spelling and grammar issues.
Probably NO

I believe this is not caused by your Autism, since I am always reading poor spelling and grammar on the web or on paper. It drives me mad. Probably some of it is due to laziness but I bet it's not always the case. Some people just can't spell properly, or get words muddled up like ''their'' and ''there'' and ''they're''. I've never had trouble with learning those sorts of things.

#1, yes.

It comes under motor difficulties and is one common sign listed in texts (especially when children are learning to write).

It can be improved upon though.

Ironically borked grammar can be found in hyperlexia too.

Yes these are common comorbids

The bad hand writing is very common as others have stated as for the others I'm not suree. I know I have them too!

I think I may have dislexia and discalcula comorbids with my autism.