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Autism and savant syndrome are related in that some individuals with autism may exhibit savant abilities, which are extraordinary skills or talents in specific areas, such as music, art, or mathematics. While not all individuals with autism are savants, a subset of those on the autism spectrum can display these exceptional capabilities alongside their developmental challenges. Savant syndrome can occur independently of autism, but the two can overlap, particularly in cases where the autistic individual possesses a unique talent. Overall, the relationship is complex and highlights the diverse manifestations of cognitive abilities within the autism spectrum.
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What is Savant Syndrome?
Savant syndrome is a condition where an individual has a mental condition like autism. Not only that, but they also have profound abilities or capabilities in excess of what is considered normal.
What are the symptoms of Savant Syndrome?
The symptoms of Savant Syndrome are not to be confused with autism. It is a form of autism, but the children seem to do well at one special skill, such as drawing or math, going into the exceptional category but other skills they are below average.
What is the difference between Autism and Idiot Savant?
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.
What is an idiot savant?
You must be referring to an autistic savant. Basically, its an autistic person who has savant syndrome.
How can a mentally retarded person be gifted?
Some people have savant syndrome. They may have exceptional skills in art, music, or computation. They have had damage to the left anterior temporal lobe. About half of them have autism.
What are savant sisters?
Flo and Kay Lyman are identical twin autistic savant sisters. They have both autism and savantism. As is typical of savants, they have incredible memories.
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.
Is servant syndrome dominant or recessive?
There is no servant syndrome, It is likely that you are thinking albeit with bad spelling of Savant Syndrome. and it is recessive
What is down Autism?
There is no such thing. Down syndrome and autism are separate conditions.
Does Adam Sandler have autism or asperger's syndrome?
Asperger's syndrome
What is Asperger's syndrome sometimes called?
Aspergers Syndrome can be called: Aspergers, High-Functioning Autism, or you could just call it Autism, because it's a type of Autism.
What are savant?
Flo and Kay Lyman are identical twin autistic savant sisters. They have both autism and savantism. As is typical of savants, they have incredible memories.
