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Mind Development of Savants

Kim peek is the world's most famous savant and the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film RAIN MAN.

ie: musical abilities, realistic sculpting, phenomenal memorization.

"Although savants often take an immediate interest in their instrument or special skill, their fully-formed talents do not necessarily blossom overnight, contrary to the Hollywood notion of a savant. Musical progress is often non-linear. Some aspects of the talent may emerge before others (such as memory or technical ability), although, when the skills come together, there is a quantum leap in overall ability. Once that happens, savant talents can progress quite rapidly."

(source: http://www.savantacademy.org/myths.php)

Alonzo Clemons sculpting a bull

from memory

The majority of savants appear to be on the autistic spectrum at an early age. They soon show and/or develop some prodigy-like

ability.

sa·vant syn·drome/savänt sindrōm/ (n) - a rare condition in which people with developmental disorders have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual's overall limitations. ...

"Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone. Care... be your best. You don't have to be handicapped to be different. Everyone is different!" --Kim Peek

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