Emily suffers from autism spectrum disorder and is often non-communicative. She does, however, have a specific ability to remember the average amount of rain that has fallen in her city for every week for the last 30 years. When she is asked about this very specific bit of information, her response is always precisely accurate. This "pocket" of extraordinary ability is called __________ syndrome.
A. Munchausen
B. Rett's
C. Tourette's
D. Savant
Answer: D
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