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AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to analyze research trends in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and savant syndrome and their cognitive characteristics through a systematic literature review. The objectives of this study were to establish an overview of research trends in ASD and savant syndrome, a...
INTRODUCTIONSavant syndrome refers to a condition in which an individual displays a special talent in one or more areas. The individual must exhibit exceptional abilities in one or more areas that are inconsistent with their overall level of functioning [1-3]. The most frequently used adjectives t...
METHODSSelection criteriaThis study analyzed studies published over the past 15 years to examine research trends in individuals with ASD and savant syndrome. Studies were included if they had been published over the past 15 years (2008–2022) in peer-reviewed journals, and were journal-published a...
RESULTSOverview of research trendResearch trends by publication year and methodologyIn this study,a total of 40 articles were analyzed by research methods and publication year. A review according to the research method showed 20 literature reviews and 20 survey studies. Two studies were published ...
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSThis study examined the research trends regarding individuals with ASD and savant syndrome over the past 15 years and explored the main characteristics of savant syndrome as well as the major phenomena and cognitive phenotypes of individuals with ASD who possess savant ...
FootnotesAvailability of Data and MaterialData sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analyzed during the study. Conflicts of InterestThe author has no potential conflicts of interest to disclose. Funding StatementThis study was supported by the Ministry of Education...
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