The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills that are sometimes associated with autistic individuals (such as the character in the movie Rain Man) are
A) not typical of the disorder.
B) a defining symptom of the disorder.
C) fairly common but not present in every autistic individual.
D) a complete myth and not possible for any autistic individual.

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The ability to perform "computer-like" mathematical calculations and other incredible skills are not typical of the disorder, nor are they defining symptoms. While some autistic individuals may possess exceptional skills in certain areas, they are not universal traits of the disorder.

The Ability to Perform "Computer-Like" Mathematical Calculations and Other Incredible