How Common Are Autistic Savants?
Interestingly, savants are more common among people with autism than most people believe. In fact, the estimated prevalence is 10%, although this includes a large spectrum of both those with “splinter skills” and those with skills so spectacular that a neurotypical person with those skills would be viewed as a genius. Interestingly, some savants have mental retardation or developmental disabilities other than autism, but about half of people with Savant syndrome are autistic.
