Tyrel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has an IQ below 70. Despite this, he can remember the name of every all-star baseball player for the past 30 years and can tell which day of the week December 3, 1908, fell on. Tyrel's behavior illustrates ____.

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Tyrel's ability to remember specific, detailed information and perform complex mental tasks, despite having autism spectrum disorder and a low IQ, is characteristic of an autistic savant. This term describes individuals with autism who have extraordinary skills not exhibited by most people.

Tyrel Was Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Has an IQ