Islands of genius: the bountiful mind of the autistic, acquired, and sudden savant
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1. Verfasser: Treffert, Darold A. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2010
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-296) and indexes
Part 1 -- The mind of the savant -- Part 2 -- The world of the savant -- Part 3 -- Significant new dimensions to savant syndrome -- Part 4 -- Training the talent: "I've got a son or daughter who ..." -- Part 5 -- Our journey has just begun
Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - 'islands of genius' - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. This paradox of genius and limitation within the same person offers a unique window on talent, intelligence and memory, and raises interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. What makes the mind of a savant tick? Does this exceptional potential exist within each of us? If so, how can it be tapped? This unique account of Dr Darold Treffert's 47-yea
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 302 pages, [8] pages of plates)
ISBN:0857003186
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9780857003188
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