Background
Treffert, Darold Allen was born on March 12, 1933 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Walter O. and Emma (Leu) Treffert.
(*Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Cate...)
*Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Category of the 2011 IPPY Awards* Savant syndrome is a rare condition in which individuals with developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance - "islands of genius" - that exist in contrast with their overall limitations. In this fascinating book, Dr. Darold Treffert looks at what we know about this remarkable condition, and at new discoveries that raise interesting questions about the hidden brain potential within us all. Dr. Treffert explores the phenomena of genetic memory - instances in which individuals somehow "know" things they never learned - and sudden genius or "acquired savantism" - where a neuro-typical person unexpectedly and spectacularly develops savant-like abilities following a head injury or stroke. Showing that these phenomena point convincingly towards a reservoir of untapped potential - an inner savant capacity - within us all, he looks both at how savant skills can be nurtured, and how they can help the person who has them, particularly if that person is on the autism spectrum. A central colour section contains the extraordinary artwork of some of the savants who are mentioned in the book. Islands of Genius will intrigue anyone who has ever wondered what makes the mind of a savant tick, as well as clinicians, parents, teachers, therapists, and others who care for, and about, individuals with savant syndrome.
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(For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatr...)
For the first time 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 abilitiesthe islands of geniusin these remarkable persons, 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 hidden potential in all of us.
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Treffert, Darold Allen was born on March 12, 1933 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Walter O. and Emma (Leu) Treffert.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1955. Doctor of Medicine, University Wisconsin, 1958.
Resident in psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1959-1962; associate clinical professor psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Medical School, since 1965; chief children's unit, Winnebago (Wisconsin) Mental Health Institute, 1962-1964; superintendent, Winnebago (Wisconsin) Mental Health Institute, 1964-1979; superintendent, Central Eastern State Hospital, Waupun, Wisconsin, 1977-1978; director, Dodge County Mental Health Center, Juneau, Wisconsin, 1964-1974; member of staff, St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, since 1963; executive director, Fond du Lac County Mental Health Center, 1979-1992. Chairman Controlled Substances Board Wisconsin. Member critical health problems committee Wisconsin Department Public Instruction, medical examining board State of Wisconsin.
(*Gold Medal Winner in the Psychology / Mental Health Cate...)
(For the first time in Extraordinary People, the psychiatr...)
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Trustee Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Fellow American College Psychiatrists. Member American Medical Association, Wisconsin Medical Society (president 1979-1980), Wisconsin Psychiatric Association (president), American Association Psychiatric Administrators (president), Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Dorothy Marie Sorgatz, June 11, 1955. Children: Jon, Joni, Jill, Jay.