... who actually possesses a few characteristics that can be described as savant like. These savant like characteristics were a result of David's brain trying to catch up in its development, sometimes exceeding normal development at times when his mother was not drinking (Cardinal, G., & Schreiber, D; Cardinal, D., 1996). FAS affects many different parts of the brain and body. Those who are exposed ... clock explains his misunderstanding of tiredness and wakefulness (Cardinal, G., & Schreiber, D; Cardinal, D., 1996). He completely relies on his roommate and caretaker Lorraine who helps him g...

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... across the entire world because of its affect on a newborn child - retardation and even death. But what if that baby was only shaken once and the baby seemed normal? What if that "normal child- was now going to be a criminal for the rest of its life due to an undetected brain injury? What if you hit your head on that darn freezer ... these acts. When a criminal has suffered from a severe head injury, the cognitive deficits, as mentioned prior, may make the individual incapable of going through their day-to-day routines like those of any "normal- individual. Because of this lack of compe...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate