Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant

by Darold A. Treffert

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* 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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1849058733

ISBN13:9781849058735

Release Date:October 2011

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Length:328 Pages

Weight:1.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.8" x 9.6"

Related Subjects

Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Behavioral Sciences Children's Health Cognitive Psychology Education Psychology Psychopathology Schools & Teaching Special Education

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