Extraordinary People:Understanding Savant Syndrome »

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 abilities in these remarkable people, 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 the hidden potential in us all.

Author Bio: Dr. Darold Treffert has studied Savant Syndrome as a psychiatrist for over 35 years and is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert on this extraordinary condition. His work has had wide distribution in a variety of media. He was a consultant to the movie Rain Man.

Publishers Weekly

``Readers will share the author's feelings of bewildered awe as they meet the `extraordinary people' and the families who help these phenomenally gifted, but otherwise cruelly deprived, savants,'' reported PW. Author tour. (Mar.)