Savant Syndrome

This week we had presentations on brain disorders. The one I took most interest in was savant syndrome. It is caused by genetics or by damage to one side of the brain. When this happens the other side of the brain becomes like a super brain and has incridible focus. These savants can do extraordinary tasks, such as balancer calculations or artistic ability. We talked about one savant named Alonzo. If you give him a chunk of clay he can make any animal with perfect detail. But this disease does have some downfall. Most savants have autism and very poor social skills. There is no cure for savant syndrome either. Like all diseases,it has symptoms, but this disease is a little different because it actually has a "pro."