Islands of Genius - The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant (Paperback)

* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards * * Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category * Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. In this fascinating book, Dr. Darold Treffert looks at what we know about this remarkable condition, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. Dr. Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory - instances in which individuals somehow "know" things they never learned - and sudden genius or "acquired savantism" - where a neuro-typical person unexpectedly and spectacularly develops savant-like abilities following a head injury or stroke. Showing that these phenomena point convincingly towards a reservoir of untapped potential - an inner savant capacity - within us all, he looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum. A central colour section contains the extraordinary artwork of some of the savants who are mentioned in the book. Islands of Genius will intrigue anyone who has ever wondered what makes the mind of a savant tick, as well as clinicians, parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care for, and about, individuals with savant syndrome.

General

Imprint:	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	November 2011
Contributors:	Peter Leed • Rosa Martinez
Foreword by:	Daniel Tammet
Contributors:	Susan Rancer • Shirlee Monty
Authors:	Darold A. Treffert
Dimensions:	245 x 173 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-1-84905-873-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > Teaching of gifted children
LSN:	1-84905-873-3
Barcode:	9781849058735

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