Among the relatively neglected minority of gifted youngsters with handicapping conditions are those children referred to as autistic savants. These gifted students with autism are characterized by remarkable areas of talent despite their pervasive disabilities in communication and social development. This article focuses attention on this particularly underserved population of handicapped gifted students. The authors emphasize the educational potential inherent in this handicapping condition by encouraging awareness, identification, and program planning for this low incidence gifted subgroup.
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