11-Year-Old Autistic Girl Sets World Record in Math

At 11 years old, Sana Hiremath, diagnosed on the autism spectrum, broke a Guinness World Record in mathematics by solving a 12-digit multiplication problem, without using a calculator, paper, or pencil.

Diagnosed with autism at two, Sana quickly discovered her remarkable talent for numbers. Her mother shares that when Sana was first introduced to the concept of multiplication, she easily solved the exercises.

However, it wasn't always smooth sailing. Due to motor skills issues, Sana couldn't even hold a pencil, nearly causing her talents to go unnoticed. Her father explains that before Sana began learning externally, she struggled with math in school. "During the math exam, they gave her a pencil and paper and told her to write the numbers, but she couldn't because of a motor problem." After tracking Sana's learning progress, her parents realized she had a greater talent than they thought.

Impressed by her skills, Sana's pediatrician informed her parents that she truly had a special gift for numbers and suggested they explore the possibility of a Guinness World Record. At 11, Sana took the test, completing a 12-digit multiplication exercise in just ten minutes. To ensure the test's integrity, Sana was not allowed in the room while the numbers were chosen and was brought in blindfolded.