Chapter 1. A Musical Savant

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A Musical Savant

This clip highlights the unique musical skills of a child with multiple disabilities. Although he typically cannot care for himself, cannot learn like other children, and cannot interact well with others, we see that he has outstanding musical talent and ability.

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1. Which of the following difficulties or impairments does Rex NOT have?

He is blind.

He has hypersensitive hands.

He has poor communication skills.

He cannot walk without the help of a walker.

Correct!

Incorrect. Because he is blind, he does need help walking, but he is able to walk.

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2. What type of unusual skill does Rex demonstrate?

He is able to sing remarkably well in spite of his lack of training.

He is able to play complex musical sequences after hearing them only once.

He is able to remember speeches and lectures that he has heard word-for-word.

He is able to play multiple instruments beautifully.

Correct!

Incorrect. He is able to play complex musical sequencesafter hearing them only once.

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3. How did Rex develop his musical ability?

He practiced diligently.

He showed an early and exceptional talent upon first exposure to a keyboard.

Once he was taught to read music in braille, he read and studied all the music that he could.

He was given intensive training from a very young age.

Correct!

Incorrect. He showed an early and exceptional talent upon first exposure to a keyboard.

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Chapter 1. A Musical Savant

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A Musical Savant

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