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Savant Syndrome
Collection of articles and resources on this "rare, but spectacular, condition in which persons with various developmental disorders, including autistic disorder, have astonishing islands of ability, brilliance or talent that stand in stark, markedly incongruous contrast to overall limitations." Provides a FAQ, articles on specific aspects of the syndrome, profiles of savants, a bibliography, and more. From a psychiatrist who has written a book on the syndrome.
http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/savant_syndrome/
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