Has anyone had any experience with a savant?

Question

I've never met anyone in this situation myself but I've heard some stories and I'm wondering if there are any savants who can (depsite their extraordinary ability and disability) function in normal society. Where is the line drawn between savant and disabled or talented and capable?

Answer 1

Yes...and no not capable of functioning alone.  The day to day knowledge of life is missing.....everyday living is a major factor to determine being capable of living alone.  A savant by definition has an "island" of superior functioning....the other areas are not.  In the case I worked with IQ was around 70, but a mathematical savant.  She could not find her way home if taken two blocks from it, and it was still in sight.....(psychologist)