| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-296) and indexes. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Savants (Savant syndrome)
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Savants (Savant syndrome) |
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Savant syndrome.
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Savant syndrome. |
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Autistic Disorder. |
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Aptitude. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Treffert, Darold A. Islands of genius. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010 9781849058100 (OCoLC)502423511 |
| ISBN |
9780857003188 (electronic book) |
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0857003186 (electronic book) |
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9781849058100 |
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1849058105 |
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