A type of brain trauma?

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A type of brain trauma?

I have recently heard of a person who has had a stroke and suffered very minimal damage while gaining abilities that allow him to do complicated math problems in his head and learn languages in a matter of days. What is this called? I heard it begins with an "s" and sounds like "sadent".

2007-07-16 05:42:34 · 2 answers · asked by Maria 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health

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The word is SAVANT

He may have started using alternate pathways to circulate blood in his brain. Are sure it is true? A stroke usually doesn't lead to this...

2007-07-16 05:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by kishoti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

This is not a consequence of stroke, EVER! Stroke lessens abilities, not improve them. A person who is a savant has always been a savant; you can't just "become" one.

2007-07-16 20:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋