Autistic savant syndrome symptoms
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Autistic savant syndrome symptoms
Savant syndrome
Psychological phenomenon
"Savant" redirects here. For other uses, see Savant (disambiguation).
"Idiot Savants" redirects here. For the game show, see Idiot Savants (game show).
Medical condition
Savant syndrome (SAV-ənt, sə-VAHNT, sav-AHNT) is a phenomenon where someone demonstrates exceptional aptitude in one domain, such as art or mathematics, despite significant social or intellectual impairment.[1]
Those with the condition generally have a neurodevelopmental condition, such as autism, or have experienced a brain injury.[1] About half of cases are associated with autism, and these individuals may be known as autistic savants [fr].[1] The other half often have some form of central nervous system injury or disease.[1] While the condition usually becomes apparent in childhood, some cases develop later in life.[1] It is not recognized as a mental disorder within the Diagnostic and Statistic