Everybody is a SAVANT or strive to become a SAVANT in a field of their choice without realizing this simple fact in life. It could be a working person or a homemaker. We all have a gift given by the almighty to be good in a field of choice. This is so because every person has one intention, and that is to become master of a skillset. This is consistent with our human story, which is woven through our desires and drawbacks. For example, a person affected with a developmental disorder (as autism or intellectual disability) exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (as mathematics or music) when the person is a savant. Many of such savants, unlike geniuses, have extremely low IQs (below 70). But instead of finding uniform disability, you’ll find often one or more, relatively isolated skills that are developed to a tremendous degree. Common savant abilities generally relate to memory, math, art, and music. A review of studies providing more detailed IQ information, reported that the mean overall IQ/IQ estimate for the savants with autism was 71 (range 40–99), mean verbal IQ 77 (range 52–114) and mean non-verbal IQ 75 (range 47–92). Savant skills in individuals with autism can manifest in various forms. These skills often fall into distinct categories, including artistic abilities, musical talents, mathematical prowess, memorization abilities, and exceptional sensory perception. People with savant syndrome are typically highly creative in the areas of their expertise but may struggle to perform activities that require less specialized skills. The condition typically develops in young people or after someone experiences a traumatic brain injury. 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 autism. The specific cause of savant syndrome is still being researched. A person possesses a unique and impressive skill, very remarkable in and of itself. Some of these talents are transferable and can bring the individual great success or joy. Many people living with savant syndrome “use their magnificent artistic skills for lucrative careers, selling their work and sharing their gifts with others around the world. A person with savant syndrome has “splinter skills” or talents that are remarkable but aren’t very practical day-to-day. Some of these splinter skills are actual obsessive preoccupations that these individuals have with specific devices or everyday items. These skills can include knowing how many bricks make up a wall or being able to recite a takeout menu from memory. Regardless of the skill a person living with savant syndrome has, they may benefit from tailored support and education to navigate their abilities in a safe environment. People living with savant syndrome or any neurodiversity provide invaluable perspectives, insight, and knowledge across education, research, creative, and scientific endeavors. Savant syndrome is not a disease that needs to be treated or cured. Yes, many of these individuals have underlying disabilities or disorders that coexist and may need treatment, but savant syndrome in itself does not constitute a problematic disorder. The best thing these individuals can experience is unconditional support and guidance from people that have their best interest in mind to help them further develop their skills and possibly use them to better themselves or others.

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