Individuals with autism may have a very photographic long-term memory. Some of them can remember things that happened when they were young in great detail. They are able to recall them much later without changing or missing any specific details. On the positive side, this special long-term memory can be very helpful when taking tests. However, the questions must be presented in the exact way the individual memorized the material. Some students with autism have difficulty translating or relating the meaning of words.

Things to remember:

	Teach children to apply good recall of factual and trivial information using quizzes and games.
	Break down task into small steps.
	Teach routines in a sequential order.
	Short-term memory difficulties may also occur.
	Just because the individual repeats exactly what was said or read, does not ensure comprehension.