Do people with autism have the same problem as me?

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They have problems with keeping track of numbers in their mind? I have a really hard time doing that. Also, I have terrible concentration skills, I find it really hard to focus when I'm surrounded by people.

How do you cope with these problems?If you do have them.

I have no problems with keeping track of numbers in my mind. As a kid I learned pi to 150 decimal places. My head is full of telephone numbers past and present, dates of birth, similarly with pass-phrases to numerous computer systems. I don't think everyone on the autistic spectrum is the same in this respect though.

You could write them down--carry a little notepad to help you remember.

if i wanted to find the answers to 2/8 and 10 x 6 and then i wanted to multiple the answers i'd probably have a problem with remembering the answer to the first by the time i'd finished the second. Ok that was a simple example but that's the general idea. It's like to think of one thing i have to completely clear my mind of everything, then when i move on i have to clear my mind again, even if it means forgetting something i only just thought about. When i work out 10 x 6 i'm so focused on the second question that the answer to 2/ 8 just get's lost, my short term memory is just weird . I'd definitely have to do what the above poster said and write answers down.

I think it'd be related to the fact we're so single minded.

Writing them down makes all the difference. I have to listen to phone messages repeatedly to remember phone numbers and even then I have to dial them a few times before they take, whereas I can write down the street address or Google Map it with less effort

I thought it was a said Autistic trait to be able to remember numbers?

I can't remember numbers but nor can most people who I know.

I can type over a hundred words per minute (if I remember my stats correctly), but have someone look over my shoulder while I'm typing and I produce about 100 errors per minute.

Although I used to be very good with math in school, I do have a hard time remembering numbers and writing/transcribing them. I always switch digits. I usually carry a pocket notebook with me, since I prefer not to rely too much on my short term memory.

No, only SOME autistics are good with numbers. Its not a universal trait.
Personally, I have the same problem. If I write them down, I am fine. But I never remember strings of numbers. I could never recall my combination on my locker at school or on my bicycle lock.
I personally, excell at reading & creative writing (poetry mostly)

Sincerely,
Matthew

Then how good at NTs at remembering numbers?

I'm pretty good with numbers, but when I have even minor distractions, like people talking, it becomes very hard to do.