Why does the author bring in the topic of prodigies in a discussion of autistic savants?

• A. Because comparing abilities of both prodigies and autistic savants would help us appreciate the capabilities of the latter.
• B. Because it would reorient people who treat autisn With contempt
• C. Because he sees the two as related to the same topic.
• D. Because their abilities are often rooted in extreme memory, excellent attention to detail and passionate interests