An autistic ten-year-old child from Gaza has memorized the Holy Quran in one year.An educational expert, Nedve Abdulal, from the private school where children with autism undergo rehabilitation, has said that the Gazan child, Khalid Abu Musa memorized the whole Holy Quran by listening to the verses being read to him repeatedly. Abu Musa has also learned to read and write, despite these things being extremely difficult for children with autism. In addition, he has been able to communicate with other children and play games. Children with autism, a disorder of brain development, experience difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.