My neighbor has a child that appears to be mentally challenged. I say ìappearsî because the child can easily tell you the number of syllables contained in an hour long television show or a three hour long movie. This child would be classified as:

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A savant is an individual who, despite having significant mental disabilities, demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities far in excess of what would be considered normal. The child's ability to count syllables in lengthy media suggests such a specialized skill.

My Neighbor Has a Child That Appears to Be Mentally