Abstract Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder marked by developmental delays, or abnormal functioning, resulting in impaired reciprocal social interaction, impaired communication and language, and a restricted, repetitive pattern of behaviors, interests, and activities. However, 10% of the autistic population can be diagnosed with autistic savantism meaning they have a remarkable ability in some area of life. Many autistic savants hold a spectacular memory of which non-autistic individuals could only dream. Two such individuals are Temple …
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…humans. Though it must be noted that is virtually impossible to know exactly why people with autism, such as Grandin, can remember the way they do, just as it is impossible now for us to know exactly how we do it. We must remember that for now, all is theory. However, it is interesting to note that, those for whom mind is nearly devoid of emotion and social confidence, memory seems to possess extraordinary capabilities.