Autistic Savant Definition

Autistic Savant Sentence Examples

• Because the syndrome is often associated with autism, the term autistic savant is more frequently heard.

• Later, the term autistic-savant was introduced, but it was also incorrect, as many savants do not have autism.

• In the 20th century, the term idiot also became offensive and was eventually replaced by the general term savant, or in cases of autism, autistic savant.

• An autistic savant is a person with autism who demonstrates a special skill or expertise.

• One study run by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen of the Autism Research Centre (ARC) at Cambridge University is working with autistic savant Daniel Tammet to find out more about autism.