The prodigy's cousin
Subtitle: the family link between autism and extraordinary talent
By: Joanne Ruthsatz and Kimberly Stephens
Contributors: Stephens, Kimberly, author
Publisher: Current
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
ISBN-13: 9781617230189
Subjects: Autistic people; Case studies; Ability; Gifted persons; Genius and mental illness; Autism
Description: In a scientific detective story, the author, along with a reporter, investigates more than 30 child prodigies, all of whom had extraordinary memories and a keen eye for detail, and discovers a genetic link between prodigy and autism, confirming her long-held hunch and an important piece of the puzzle. --Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-265) and index.