Islands of Genius: The Bountiful Mind of the Autistic, Acquired, and Sudden Savant

by Darold A. Treffert

Book Overview

* Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards *

* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Psychology Category *

Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. In this fascinating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849058733
• ISBN13: 9781849058735
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.6"