Lynne Malcolm

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I'm Lynne Malcolm.

I'm speaking with Becky Sharrock, who can remember details of every single day of her life since she was a newborn.

She has a rare condition called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, or HSAM.

Becky also has been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and autism.

And Becky also has a diagnosis of autism and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Are these conditions related to her superior autobiographical

you're studying Becky.

She's your only subject because it's such a rare condition.

What are some of the other theories that you're investigating in terms of why some people have this amazing ability?

And what about other cognitive abilities, such as intelligence, attention?

Are they superior as well?

And is there any evidence that there are structural differences in the brains of people with HSAM?

Apart from the research Gail Robinson is doing with Becky on H-SAM, she's involved with the Australian government's Boosting Dementia Initiative.

She sees working with Becky on her superior memory may give some valuable insights into memory disorders such as dementia.

Gail Robinson from the University of Queensland.

So for Becky, has having a remarkable memory for every day of her life been a gift or a curse for her?

Becky is now in the process of writing a book called My Life is a Puzzle.

And, you guessed it, it's an autobiography.

That's funny.

I was going to ask you, would you ever think of writing an autobiography?

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