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What is an idiot savant?

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You must be referring to an autistic savant. Basically, its an autistic person who has savant syndrome.

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What is idiot-savant?
Someone who is autistic but with a special talent or ability.
What are idiot savants called today?
Autistic savants
What is the difference between Autism and Idiot Savant?
Autism is a class of brain disorders involving the processing of information, especially social cues. The degree of impairment differs based on the type of autism, which is why autism is often called...
Why was the old term idiot savant actually misleading?
It is a misleading term due to the fact that the so called "idiot" part of the syndrome came about because of the poor social adjustment of these individuals (as a result of what is now perceived as...
What is a savant?
An expert or wise person.