Phenomena
FROM THE BOOK “PHENOMENA”
BY HENRY AND MELISSA BILLINGS
JAMESTOWN PUBLISHERS 1999
“ THE SPECIAL GIFTS OF THE AUTISTIC
SAVANT”
The main idea of this story is, some mentally retarded people have special talents.
Nadia is the main character and an autistic savant
When Nadia was evaluated she was found to have an IQ of an eighteen- month child.
Nadia’s special talent is drawing. I was impressed with her drawing of a lifelike horse and rider. She added her own special touch. You have to see to appreciate it.
Although Nadia had been put into a school for the severely subnormal she was making no progress, yet, her drawings were superb.
Apparently, Nadia’s drawings expressed what she could not put into words for as she began to express herself verbally, her drawings became less spectacular.
The author probably wrote this story to tell the reader about the remarkable talents of the mentally retarded such as Nadia and others who have special talents like drawing,
calendar counting, or mechanical ability.
I have enjoyed this story. It is amazing how God has provided those children with a special talent to offset the below standard IQ. They are indeed special children.
BY HENRY AND MELISSA BILLINGS
JAMESTOWN PUBLISHERS 1999
“ THE SPECIAL GIFTS OF THE AUTISTIC
SAVANT”
The main idea of this story is, some mentally retarded people have special talents.
Nadia is the main character and an autistic savant
When Nadia was evaluated she was found to have an IQ of an eighteen- month child.
Nadia’s special talent is drawing. I was impressed with her drawing of a lifelike horse and rider. She added her own special touch. You have to see to appreciate it.
Although Nadia had been put into a school for the severely subnormal she was making no progress, yet, her drawings were superb.
Apparently, Nadia’s drawings expressed what she could not put into words for as she began to express herself verbally, her drawings became less spectacular.
The author probably wrote this story to tell the reader about the remarkable talents of the mentally retarded such as Nadia and others who have special talents like drawing,
calendar counting, or mechanical ability.
I have enjoyed this story. It is amazing how God has provided those children with a special talent to offset the below standard IQ. They are indeed special children.
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