Download The Prodigy's Cousin: The Family Link Between Autism and Extraordinary Talent AudioBook Free

We all know the autistic genius stereotypes. The absentminded teacher with untied shoelaces. The geeky Silicon Valley programmer who writes bulletproof code but can't get a particular date. But there exists another group of (tiny) geniuses whom you would never add to those ranks - child prodigies. We usually know them as the chatty and enchanting tykes who liven up daytime TV with violin solos and interesting banter. These kids aren't autistic, and there's never been any type of scientific interconnection between autism and prodigy. As yet. Over the course of her profession, psychologist Joanne Ruthsatz has silently put together the largest-ever research test of the children. Their accomplishments are epic. One could reproduce radio music by ear on a toy guitar at 2 yrs old. Another was a 13-year-old food preparation discomfort. And what Ruthsatz's analysis uncovered is nothing lacking astonishing. Although prodigies aren't autistic, many have autistic family members. Each prodigy has an extraordinary memory space and an enthusiastic eye for fine detail - well-known but often-overlooked advantages associated with autism.

Category: Child Psychology