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Recording date: 8th February 2024

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Understanding Savant Syndrome: Recognising Signs & Characteristics

Join us for an insightful online event! Discover the fascinating world of Savant Syndrome, a rare condition characterised by exceptional skills in specific areas. Led by experts in the field, this event aims to shed light on the signs and characteristics of Savant Syndrome.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - About neurodiversity and this webinar
01:37 - About Nat Hawley (Head of Community at Exceptional Individuals)
02:00 - About the EI team/DCD webinar
02:39 - Savant Syndrome
03:26 - Savant Syndrome Terms
06:14 - What comes to mind when you think of a savant?
08:10 - Britannica definition of savant syndrome
09:36 - 8 million of the 80 million with ASD may have savant syndrome
11:25 - Objective/Leslie Lemke (Musical savant)
12:43 - Savant Syndrome History
18:23 - Common Skills/Jonathan Lerman (Savant artist)
20:03 - Spectrum of Abilities
21:51 - Neurobiological Mechanisms
22:33 - Brain Structure & Function
23:53 - Neuroplasticity
25:00 - Genetic Factors
26:20 - Case Study: James Pullen (Savant artist)
27:34 - Kim Peek - The Real Rain Man
30:37 - Implications for Neuroscience & Cognitive Science/True or False?
32:52 - Approximate male-female ratio in savant syndrome?
37:18 - Rank the extraordinary talent in order of use
39:36 - Rank the challenges in order of barriers
40:57 - Do the talents outweigh the challenges?
42:33 - Do you use the term "idiot?"
43:25 - Why do we no longer use the term "idiot savant?"
45:16 - We need to answer a few questions/What is "congenital savant autism?"
45:51 - Misunderstandings of Savant Syndrome
47:00 - Takeaways
47:33 - Resources
48:00 - Book Recommendations
49:07 - Inattentive ADHD webinar
49:41 - Exceptional Individuals on YouTube
49:57 - What happens next?/Closing remarks
50:35 - End screen

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