| Phys Descr |
x, 273 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Contents |
A warehouse of a mind -- What is a prodigy? -- The tiniest chef -- Growing a prodigy -- The evidence mounts -- Chromosome 1 -- The empathy puzzle -- Another path to prodigy -- Lightning in a bottle -- The recovery enigma -- The next quest -- A wide-open future |
| Summary |
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 |
| Subject |
Gifted persons -- Case studies
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Autistic people -- Case studies
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Autism -- Genetic aspects -- Case studies
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Ability -- Case studies
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Genius and mental illness -- Case studies
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| Alt Author |
Stephens, Kimberly, author
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| Other Form |
Online version: Ruthsatz, Joanne, author. Prodigy's cousin. New York : Current, [2016] 9780698168602 (DLC) 2016005026 |
| OCLC # |
936430235 |
| ISBN # |
9781617230189 |
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1617230189 |
| PUBN # |
40025834222 |
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