Ketan Parmar, a psychiatrist atClinicSpots.
The condition typically develops in young people or after someone experiences a traumatic brain injury.
It occurs more frequently in people living with autism.
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The specific cause of savant syndrome is still being researched.
Zishan Khan, a psychiatrist withMindpath Health.
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However, as Khan explained, autism is commonly associated with the condition but is not a requirement.
Understanding both pieces is critical to get the complete picture of what its like to live with savant syndrome.
Lets start with the benefits.
Some of these talents are transferable and can bring the individual great success or joy.
Zishan Khan, MD, a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health.
Some of these splinter skills manifest as obsessive preoccupations that these individuals have with specific devices or everyday items.
Savant syndrome is not a disease that needs to be treated or cured.
The area is still being thoroughly researched, so avoiding any misinformation is essential.
