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Autism is a class of brain disorders involving the processing of information, especially social cues. The degree of impairment differs based on the type of autism, which is why autism is often called a spectrum disorder.
Idiot savant is the pejorative and now-defunct term used for a person with savant syndrome, defined as having an extreme or excessive talent focused in one well-defined area, such as: photographic memory, large-number calculation skill, calendar calculation ability, or a near-intuitive talent or drawing or sculpting. While being autistic or mentally impaired certainly isn't a requirement for savant syndrome, they make up the majority of those who do have it; which is how the original term came about in the first place.
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What is an idiot savant?
You must be referring to an autistic savant. Basically, its an autistic person who has savant syndrome.
What are the release dates for And You Know Who You Are - 2012 Are You an Idiot Savant 1-15?
And You Know Who You Are - 2012 Are You an Idiot Savant 1-15 was released on: USA: 15 September 2012
What is idiot-savant?
Someone who is autistic but with a special talent or ability.
What is the definition of 'autistic savant'?
First, I suggest reading "Born on a Blue day" by Daniel Tammet. The author is Autistic Savant and the book is about his experience with the syndrome. A definition from MedicineNet.com is: Autistic savant: A person with autism who is exceptionally gifted in a specialized field. That field may, for example, be mathematics. The autistic savant may be able to do rapid, complex mental calculations. Or the field may be music. The autistic savant may be able to perform a entire piece of music after hearing it only once. The term "autistic savant" has replaced the old term "idiot savant," which is perjorative and imprecise. A savant (from the French savoir, to know) is a sage, a learned person.
What are the indications that someone is an idiot savant?
An idiot savant is a mentally defective person with an exceptional skill or talent in a special field, as a highly developed ability to play music or to solve complex mathematical problems mentally at great speed. Some indications of idiot savant are that one might be good in a special field but does dumb things at the same time.
What is the difference between idiot and dumb?
* * == ==
Is there a difference between an inside and outside barrel?
No, there is no difference between an inside and outside barrel. Doran is an idiot
Why was the old term idiot savant actually misleading?
It is a misleading term due to the fact that the so called "idiot" part of the syndrome came about because of the poor social adjustment of these individuals (as a result of what is now perceived as an autism spectrum disorder). The "savant" part of the syndrome was so designated, due to the fact that very specific and in-depth knowledge in a narrow area of study occurred. For example, some individuals could be given any year, month and date, and rapidly calculate (in their heads) what day of the week this would have fallen on.
What is the difference between celebs on the internet and celebs in the newspaper?
there is nodifference idiot
How can you make difference between high pitch and low pitch sounds?
Change your voice idiot.
What is the difference between a garage and a shed?
a shed is for like bikes and that stuff but a garage is for a car idiot
What is the difference of count a and count?
there is no difference, you idiot.
