Ability Quote by Darold Treffert
“There are some cases that have come to my attention where there's been a head injury, or getting struck by lightning and surviving, with really no disability or residual. So there are cases that I'm aware of where there's been some incident which triggered the acquired savant ability, but is not associated with long term disability, so that can occur. But I think that's probably the exception rather than the rule in that I think many of the acquired savants do end up with some residual disability.”
About This Quote
Acquired savant abilities sometimes follow trauma but often leave residual disability; rare exceptions exist.
In simple terms: Savants may arise after trauma, often with disability.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of rare neurological gains.
Themes
neurology
trauma
exceptionality
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
scientific
clinical
When to use this quote
- medical research
- rehabilitation counseling
Key Concepts
head injury
lightning strike
acquired savant
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical issues arise in studying savants?
- How can support be balanced with expectations?
A Different Perspective
Such abilities are uncommon and may mask deficits.
