Savant syndrome
Savant syndrome, sometimes abbreviated as savantism, is not a recognized medical diagnosis, but researcher Darold Treffert defines it as a rare condition in which persons with developmental disorders (including autism spectrum disorders) have one or more areas of expertise, ability or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual's overall limitations. Treffert says the condition can be genetic, but can also be acquired.[1]
clipped from www.youtube.comSavant syndrome, Beautiful minds
Short film about a remarkable talent. Savant syndrome is very rare, but the results are sometimes unbelievable.
clipped from health.howstuffworks.comCan brain damage lead to extraordinary art?
Some scientists believe that Andy Warhol had Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.
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Savant art: A window into exceptional minds
See a collection of art created by various prodigious savant artists from around the world – each one chosen because it shines some light on the way the mind of a savant works
Pi Landscape, by Daniel Tammet
Daniel Tammet shot to fame when he set a European record for the number of digits of pi he recited from memory (22,514). He has also learned Icelandic in a week and made up his own language. How does he do it?
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Megalopolis 22, by George Widener
Rather than prime numbers, this picture of an imaginary future city shines light on another common savant fascination: calendars.
clipped from www.youtube.comPHOTOGRAPHIC BRAIN ,THE HUMAN CAMERA
The ultimate in photographic memory
clipped from www.youtube.comPing Lian Yeak, Autistic Savant Artist at age 12
clipped from video.google.comThe Boy With The Incredible Brain
This is the breathtaking story of Daniel Tammet. A twenty-something with extraordinary mental abilities, Daniel is one of the world’s few savants.
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Sources:
- Savant syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- YouTube - Savant syndrome, Beautiful minds
- HowStuffWorks "Artists with Brain Damage"
- Gallery - Savant art: A window into exceptional minds - Image 1 - New Scientist
- Gallery - Savant art: A window into exceptional minds - Image 2 - New Scientist
- YouTube - PHOTOGRAPHIC BRAIN ,THE HUMAN CAMERA
- YouTube - Ping Lian Yeak, Autistic Savant Artist at age 12
- The Boy With The Incredible Brain
