An international team of scientists from the Center for Neuroscience in Lyon, led by Dejo Nemeth, has found that ultra-fast memory consolidation processes in people with autistic traits, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are retained on par with neurotypical people. This refutes stereotypes that autism significantly alters learning and memory mechanisms. The work is published in the journal Brain Research. Ultrafast memory consolidation is a process in which the brain enhances learning in seconds or minutes, especially during short pauses. The researchers used a spectral approach, studying memory in a wide range of participants, from neurotypical people to people with RAS. Experiments included learning and response tasks that measured the ability to recognize patterns and improve motor skills. The results showed that short pauses between training sessions significantly improved memorization. And the process was found to be equally effective in people with and without autism. These findings emphasize the preservation of fundamental cognitive functions in people with autism, which opens prospects for the development of new therapeutic approaches and training methods.