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A '''savant''' is someone with remarkable gifts, often in the [[mathematics|mathematical]] or [[music]] field, that are typically deep but narrow and set within the context of an otherwise unexceptional intellect. Examples include [[Blind Tom]], who had exceptional musical ability although no musical education, and [[Richard Wawro]] who is an exceptional artist although retarded and autistic. |
A '''savant''' is someone with remarkable gifts, often in the [[mathematics|mathematical]] or [[music]] field, that are typically deep but narrow and set within the context of an otherwise unexceptional intellect. Examples include [[Blind Tom]], who had exceptional musical ability although no musical education, and [[Richard Wawro]] who is an exceptional artist although retarded and autistic. |
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Savantism is usually recognised during childhood and is often but not always found in autistic children. However it is also sometimes acquired in an [[accident]] or [[illness]], typically one that impairs the left side of the brain. There is some research that suggests that it might be induced, which might support the view that savant abilities are innate within all of us but obscured by the normal functioning intellect. |
Savantism is usually recognised during childhood and is often but not always found in [[autism|autistic]] children. However it is also sometimes acquired in an [[accident]] or [[illness]], typically one that impairs the left side of the brain. There is some research that suggests that it might be induced, which might support the view that savant abilities are innate within all of us but obscured by the normal functioning intellect. |
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Revision as of 07:59, 6 September 2003
A savant is someone with remarkable gifts, often in the mathematical or music field, that are typically deep but narrow and set within the context of an otherwise unexceptional intellect. Examples include Blind Tom, who had exceptional musical ability although no musical education, and Richard Wawro who is an exceptional artist although retarded and autistic.
Savantism is usually recognised during childhood and is often but not always found in autistic children. However it is also sometimes acquired in an accident or illness, typically one that impairs the left side of the brain. There is some research that suggests that it might be induced, which might support the view that savant abilities are innate within all of us but obscured by the normal functioning intellect.