Emily suffers from autism spectrum disorder and is often non-communicative. She does, however, have a specific ability to remember the average amount of rain that has fallen in her city for every week for the last 30 years. When she is asked about this very specific bit of information, her response is always precisely accurate. This "pocket" of extraordinary ability is called __________ syndrome.

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This "pocket" of extraordinary ability, particularly in someone who might otherwise have significant cognitive disabilities (such as autism spectrum disorder), is known as Savant syndrome. Savant syndrome is a condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average.

Emily Suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder and Is Often Non-Communicative