Jeremy Chapman

Dr. Jeremy Chapman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Medical Director at the SSM Health Treffert Center, tackles captivating listener questions about savant syndrome. He explores how savants collaborate with researchers, facing credibility challenges along the way. Dr. Chapman delves into academic skepticism and the importance of embracing unconventional perspectives. He also explains the fascinating shift in perception experienced by acquired savants when ‘the veil’ lifts, revealing intriguing changes in brain function.

Jeremy Chapman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, outlines the mission behind Treffert Studios and the Archipelago event for savants. Janice DeBlois shares the inspiring journey of her son Tony, a blind autistic musical savant with a vast repertoire and improvisational skills. The trio discusses the importance of nurturing unique talents, the therapeutic power of art and music, and emotional moments from the gathering that validated the savant community. They also explore practical advice for creatives and the hope of making Archipelago an annual celebration of genius.