Do People with Autism Have Good Memory?

Strengths in Memory

• Detail-Oriented Recall – Many autistic people remember specific facts, dates, or events with remarkable accuracy. This is sometimes referred to as having a “photographic” or exceptionally long-term memory.
  
  
• Special Interests – Autistic individuals often have excellent recall when it comes to topics they are passionate about, making them highly knowledgeable in those areas.

Challenges in Memory

• Working Memory – Some may find it harder to hold and manipulate information in the moment, which can affect tasks like following multi-step instructions.
  
  
• Social Memory – Remembering faces, names, or unspoken social rules may be more difficult compared to factual or structured information.

Every individual with autism is different, but memory strengths can be powerful tools for learning, problem-solving, and building independence when supported effectively.

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SOURCES:

https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-memory/

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/07/children-autism-memory.html

https://www.angelsense.com/blog/top-10-traits-individuals-autism-get-overlooked/

https://theconversation.com/memory-and-sense-of-self-may-play-more-of-a-role-in-autism-than-we-thought-63210

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/keep-it-in-mind/202204/autism-memory-superpower