Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ508354
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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The Abilities of a Musical Savant and His Family.
Young, R. L.; Nettelbeck, T.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v25 n3 p231-48 Jun 1995
Evaluation of a 12-year-old autistic musical savant revealed that the boy had idiosyncratic levels of cognitive functioning and perfect pitch recognition. His ability to recall and perform musical pieces after listening to a tape recording were found to be exceptional, but dependent upon his familiarity with musical structure and therefore organized and rule-driven. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, High Achievement, Music, Music Techniques, Musicians, Recall (Psychology)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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