How common are genius-like abilities in people with autism?

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Extra high intelligence is somewhat rare in people with autism. Less than 5 percent of persons with autism exhibit the genius-like abilities like Dustin Hoffman portrayed in Rain Man.

Source: Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD)

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It's at age two or three that an autistic child begins showing symptoms of autism spectrum disorders. You pick the child up, and they stiffen up, or may go limp. They no longer smile, don't maintain eye contact, loose language skills. Autism spectrum disorders include a range of difficulties that can affect social skills, learning, and intelligence. Some children with autism have milder symptoms than others. Medications, education, and behavior management can help autistic children.

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