Savants—The Extraordinary

Kervin Martin February 27, 2024

How can we learn to recognize and nurture the unique abilities of every student? Kervin Martin explores the exceptional abilities of savants, individuals with disabilities who excel in areas such as mathematics, music, and art. Examples include those who have overcome challenges like blindness, autism, and brain damage to showcase remarkable memory and cognitive skills. The stories of individuals like Orlando Serrell, Jason Paget, and Derek Amato highlight the potential that all humans possess but may have lost over time.

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