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Islands of genius
The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant
Book • 2010
Dr.
Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory and 'acquired savantism,' where neuro-typical individuals develop savant-like abilities after a head injury or stroke.
The book highlights the existence of 'islands of genius' in individuals with developmental disorders and discusses how these exceptional abilities can be nurtured, especially in those on the autism spectrum.
It includes a central color section featuring artwork by savants mentioned in the book and emphasizes the potential for untapped genius within everyone.
Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory and 'acquired savantism,' where neuro-typical individuals develop savant-like abilities after a head injury or stroke.
The book highlights the existence of 'islands of genius' in individuals with developmental disorders and discusses how these exceptional abilities can be nurtured, especially in those on the autism spectrum.
It includes a central color section featuring artwork by savants mentioned in the book and emphasizes the potential for untapped genius within everyone.
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Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell
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The Real Telepathy Tapes - Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, DemystifySci #325
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Scott Barry Kaufman
[Rerun] "Spectacular Ability in a Sea of Disability”: The Psychology of Savantism with Darold Treffert
