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Published by iUniverse, 2006
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- Title
- Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome
- Author
- Treffert, Darold a.
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 059509239X
- ISBN 13
- 9780595092390
- Item weight
- 1.34 pounds
For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatrist who was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, collects the most fascinating cases of Savant Syndrome both in history and modern times. Dr. Treffert documents the spectacular abilitiesthe islands of geniusin these remarkable persons, and describes as well the love, determination and dedication of their equally remarkable families, teachers and caretakers. He shares the observations of the far-reaching implications this astonishing condition has for understanding brain function and hidden potential in all of us.
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About the Author
Dr. Darold Treffert has studied Savant Syndrome as a psychiatrist for over 35 years and is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert on this extraordinary condition. His work has had wide distribution in a variety of media. He was a consultant to the movie Rain Man.
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