Savants

The savants are those who have a rare condition in which people have one or more areas of expertise, ability, or brilliance that are in contrast with the individual's overall limitations.Half of all people with savant syndrome have autistic disorder, while the other half have also disability like, mental retardation, brain injury or disease considering them with mental disabilities.


Laurence Kim Peek (November 11, 1951 – December 19, 2009) Known as a "mega savant" he possessed photographic memory that enables him to memorize any kind of information. He was the inspiration for the character of Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman, in the movie Rain Man. Beside's of his mental issue he has overcome several obstacles ,the doctors the day of his birth told his parents that he may not live more than 5 years old.And he live more than that , and became a famous guy being interview several times and studied.