9780595092390-059509239X-Extraordinary People : Understanding Savant Syndrome

Extraordinary People : Understanding Savant Syndrome

ISBN-13: 9780595092390
ISBN-10: 059509239X
Edition: 0
Author: Darold A. Treffert
Publication date: 2006
Publisher: iUniverse
Format: Paperback 438 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780595092390
ISBN-10: 059509239X
Edition: 0
Author: Darold A. Treffert
Publication date: 2006
Publisher: iUniverse
Format: Paperback 438 pages

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Extraordinary People : Understanding Savant Syndrome (ISBN-13: 9780595092390 and ISBN-10: 059509239X), written by authors Darold A. Treffert, was published by iUniverse in 2006. With an overall rating of 4.4 stars, it's a notable title among other Psychology & Counseling (Research, Mental Illness, Psychology, Pathologies, Research) books. You can easily purchase or rent Extraordinary People : Understanding Savant Syndrome (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Psychology & Counseling books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.58.

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For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatrist who was a consultant to the movie Rain Man, collects the most fascinating cases of Savant Syndrome both in history and modern times. Dr. Treffert documents the spectacular abilitiesthe islands of geniusin these remarkable persons, and describes as well the love, determination and dedication of their equally remarkable families, teachers and caretakers. He shares the observations of the far-reaching implications this astonishing condition has for understanding brain function and hidden potential in all of us.

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