Thursday, July 8, 2010

Autism Reveals A Genius

This blog is ALL about the video included—you will be astounded!

There’s no question that autism has bewildered medical professionals since being classified formally in 1938 by Hans Asperger of Vienna University, who was researched a particular manifestation—which now bears his name (Asperger’s Syndrome)

A neurological disorder that presents itself usually by the age of three and is characterized by impaired social interaction and repetitive behavior, the causes are said to be largely genetic, but environmental factors have not been entirely ruled out.

What is clear is that some individuals who suffer from some form of autism possess unusual or amazing abilities or talents in certain areas, one of them being artistic genius.

Such is the case with Stephen Wiltshire—an artist who—after flying over the city of Rome in a helicopter ONCE—was able to draw an amazing aerial view of the city.

Check out this incredible video:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVqRT_kCOLI&feature=related


Can you BELIEVE this?

Not to discount the struggle of those who deal with children afflicted with autism, there is no question that within these brains of people who do not “march to the same drummer” as we do—as defined by “society”—there truly exists a kind of genius—whether or not we see its outward expression as clearly as we do with Mr. Wiltshire.

It is there, within.

On YouTube, you can find Stephen’s similar amazing feats with Tokyo, Sydney and other cities. Truly incredible.

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