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In the movie Rainman, Dustin Hoffman's character performs mind-boggling mathematical calculations, yet he cannot perform a simple task such as determining how much change he would receive when buying a candy bar. This character is demonstrating: emotional intelligence. savant syndrome. Down syndrome. autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Autism is a psychiatric disorder that affects the child's communication and learning ability and adaptation. It is commonly identified in childhood. Autists have normal physical development, but they have a difficulty in establishing social or affective relationships and show signs of living in an isolated world.

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