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The relationship between autism and memory, specifically memory functions in relation to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is an ongoing topic of research. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by social communication and interaction impairments, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. In this article, the word autism is used to refer to the whole range of conditions on the autism spectrum, which are not uncommon.[1]
Although memory difficulty is not part of the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is a common symptom experienced by many autistic people.[2]
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{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Habib, Abdullah; Harris, Leanne; Pollick, Frank; Melville, Craig (2019-04-30). "A meta-analysis of working memory in individuals with autism spectrum disorders". PLOS ONE. 14 (4): e0216198. Bibcode:2019PLoSO..1416198H. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0216198. ISSN 1932-6203. PMC 6490940. PMID 31039192.