Although diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and hardly able to speak coherently,18-year-old Andrew can produce intricate and detailed drawings of scenes he has viewed only once.Andrew illustrates a condition known as
A) g factor.
B) practical intelligence.
C) emotional intelligence.
D) savant syndrome.

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Andrew's ability to produce intricate and detailed drawings despite his difficulty with communication and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is indicative of savant syndrome. Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ASD or intellectual disability, have exceptional abilities in a specific area, such as memory recall, mathematical calculations, or artistic creation.

Although Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hardly Able to Speak