Some folks may recall a few news items last fall regarding the idea that austistoid characteristics may have benefitted selected artists and scientists. Part of that interest may have arisen because of a symposium convened by the British Academy and the Royal Society. The event, called “Talent and Autism” was chaired by Uta Frith, moderated by Daniel Glaser, and featured comments by Francesca Happé, Mark Lythgoe, John Sloboda, and Joan Freeman.
The Royal Society captured the event on video and is now streaming it from the Society’s Web site. Interested readers can read more about the panel discussion and learn how to view it by following this link.
Some folks may recall a few news items last fall regarding the idea that austistoid characteristics may have benefitted selected artists and scientists. Part of that interest may have arisen because of a symposium convened by the British Academy and the Royal Society. The event, called “Talent and Autism” was chaired by Uta Frith, moderated by Daniel Glaser, and featured comments by Francesca Happé, Mark Lythgoe, John Sloboda, and Joan Freeman.
The Royal Society captured the event on video and is now streaming it from the Society’s Web site. Interested readers can read more about the panel discussion and learn how to view it by following this link.