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Do you think I might have savant syndrome?
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February 28th, 2019
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A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder and a severe learning disability in math. Following the diagnosis, I decided to pursue art therapy to ease my social anxiety and I also took an introductory drawing class at my local community college. Having never drawn before, (besides doodling when I was a kid) I was really excited to learn a new skill.
These are the very first drawings I attempted, using a reference photo. I didn’t trace.
https://i.imgur.com/JvAyuph.png
https://imgur.com/gallery/RsrNt
Here are some other ones I did, about 6–8 months later.
https://imgur.com/gallery/eyu9rAQ
https://imgur.com/gallery/E8aK6Va
What confuses me the most is that Michael Tolleson is considered an autistic savant, yet I don’t think his paintings are particularly great:
Also, I’d like to add that I’m going to see a psychologist soon. I’m just really interested in hearing your opinions on savant syndrome. Thanks.
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