Zoila shows moderate intellectual disability but has an exceptionally high ability in math. She can ask you what day your birthday is and tell you immediately what day of the year you were born on. Individuals like Zoila are considered _____.

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Individuals with an intellectual disability who have a specific high ability in areas such as math, music, or art are often referred to as savants. This ability is often referred to as "islands of genius," and is distinct from general intellectual ability. Gifted individuals typically have high overall intellectual abilities across multiple domains, while echoliacs have a tendency to repeat or echo words and phrases. Geniuses, while often associated with exceptional intellectual ability across multiple domains, may not necessarily have a specific high ability like that seen in savants.

Zoila Shows Moderate Intellectual Disability but Has an Exceptionally High