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  1. Savant syndrome - Wikipedia

    Savant syndrome (/ ˈsæ.vənt, sæ.ˈvɑːnt / SAV-ənt, sə-VAHNT, US also / sə.ˈvɑːnt / sə-AVHNT) is a phenomenon where someone demonstrates exceptional aptitude in one domain, such as art or …

  2. Savant Syndrome: What Is It, Causes, Treatment, and More | Osmosis

    Feb 4, 2025 · Talented savants are individuals in whom musical, artistic, or other special abilities are very prominent and highly esteemed in contrast to their overall ability.

  3. Savant syndrome | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    savant syndrome, rare condition wherein a person of less than normal intelligence or severely limited emotional range has prodigious intellectual gifts in a specific area. Mathematical, musical, artistic, …

  4. 8 of the Most Amazing Savants in History - HubPages

    Jan 16, 2025 · Savant syndrome is not considered a mental disorder. Instead, it is a rare condition that affects about one in a million people, with male savants being more common than their female …

  5. SAVANT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SAVANT is a person of learning; especially : one with detailed knowledge in some specialized field (as of science or literature). Did you know?

  6. The Puzzle of the Savant Mind - Psychology Today

    Oct 16, 2023 · Savants are people with islands of genius and ability who clearly “know things they never learned.” Savants prove that we do not start life with a blank slate (what Freud called tabula rasa).

  7. Savant Syndrome | SSM Health Treffert Center | Treffert Center

    Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which persons with various developmental disorders, including autistic disorder, have an amazing ability and talent. The condition can be congenital (genetic or …

  8. Savant Syndrome: Understanding its Impact - Verywell Mind

    Oct 4, 2023 · Savant syndrome occurs when a person has a specific extraordinary talent alongside living with a serious developmental disorder or divergence. It occurs more frequently in people living with …

  9. Savant syndrome: What it is, symptoms, and links to autism

    Mar 30, 2023 · Savant syndrome is when someone with a developmental disorder displays above-average skill in a specific area. People often associate Savant syndrome with autism spectrum …

  10. SAVANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SAVANT definition: 1. a person with a high level of knowledge or skill, especially someone who is less able in other…. Learn more.