Dustin Hoffman's character in the movie "Rainman" could count huge quantities of objects rapidly (e.g., a dropped box of toothpicks) and could recite trivia that most ordinary humans can only dream of, even though he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.These behaviors are known as:

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Splinter skills refer to abilities that are significantly higher than an individual's overall level of functioning, often seen in people with autism spectrum disorders, like the character portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in "Rainman."

Dustin Hoffman's Character in the Movie "Rainman" Could Count Huge