Signs of a Savant - Smith, Neil (University College London) a Tsimpli, Ianthi (Aristotle University, Thessaloniki) a Morgan, Gary (City University London) a Woll, Bencie (University College London)

A fascinating and insightful study of the learning of British Sign Language by Christopher, a savant, who despite severe disabilities, can read, write and speak more than twenty languages. It casts new light on the structure of memory, the grammar of signed language and the nature of the human mind.