Jason Padgett woke up the day after he was attacked and hit in the head with an extraordinary ability in mathematics and geometry You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if ...

Savant syndrome showcases exceptional abilities alongside developmental challenges Research into the mechanisms of savant skills offers insights into brain plasticity and adaptation Understanding ...

Derek Amato wasn't born a musical savant. He became one—almost instantly—after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool. Stroke of Genius: How Derek Amato Became a Musical Savant In 2006, ...

FOND DU LAC - Jason Padgett used to be a young man who partied hard, chased girls, skipped class and went to work every day with a hangover. After he was mugged inside a karaoke bar in 2002 and ...

Jason Padgett was an ordinary person managing a futon and furniture store in Washington state when his life suddenly changed. In September, 2002 he was the victim of a brutal mugging in which he ...

Darold Treffert, M.D. is considered one of the foremost experts on savantism in the world. Dr. Treffert has published two books on savant syndrome: "Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome ...

THAT genius is unusual goes without saying. But is it so unusual that it requires the brains of those that possess it to be unusual in others ways, too? A link between artistic genius on the one hand ...

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