A LITTLE MATTER OF GENDER: DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES AMONG SAVANTS

Resource #
DVD • LMGD814W

Price $149.95

Program Contents:  53 minutes

Captioning: Closed Captioned

Copyright Date: 2006

Available in the United States Only

In the field of brain research there is no subject more intriguing that the savant, an individual with mental, behavioral, or even physical disability who possesses acute powers of observation, mathematical aptitude, or artistic talent.

One of the great success stories from the world of autism, Temple Grandin revolutionized the field of livestock management, empowered by her sensitivity with animals. Tommy McHugh displayed no such sensitivity—until a brain hemorrhage transformed him from a brawler into a gentle soul. As scientists continue to investigate differences between the male and female brain, the special characteristics of autistics and savants take on increased importance. This program describes the latest research in that area, shedding light on the role of testosterone, fetal development, evolutionary factors, and the notable lack of romantic and sexual bonding among the autistic