Jackson's IQ and adaptive functioning have both been measured below 70 (1st percentile) suggesting significant impairment

However, he is a very accomplished professional pianist, and is often hired to perform extremely challenging pieces of music that even other professionals hesitate to perform in public. His work as a musician could be described as ___________.

a. Savant performance
b. Aspergers
c. Autism
d. PKU


Answer: a.

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