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Islands of genius : the bountiful mind of the autistic, acquired, and sudden savant /
Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - 'islands of genius' - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. This paradox of genius and limitation within the same person offe...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; Philadelphia :
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
2010.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - 'islands of genius' - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. This paradox of genius and limitation within the same person offers a unique window on talent, intelligence and memory, and raises interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. What makes the mind of a savant tick? Does this exceptional potential exist within each of us? If so, how can it be tapped? This unique account of Dr Darold Treffert's 47-yea. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Premios: | Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) (won), 2011 |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-296) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780857003188 0857003186 9786613363824 6613363820 1283363828 9781283363822 |