Temple grandin ingenious minds in 2010, temple grandin was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by time magazine. Home series ingenious minds official order season 1 episode 4 derek amato derek amato is one of the worlds only acquired savants after a brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before. Savant syndrome is a condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities. There have been a few stories that brain injury leads to a person having an amazing ability afterwords. Treffert was also a consultant for the movie rain man, a movie based on the true story of the autistic savant kim peek. Ingenious minds online full episodes of season 1 yidio. She has changed how the 70 billion dollar beef industry treats animals, and shes changing the way people think about autism. Ohio from toledo who has lived with chronic pain since 2004 and. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show ingenious minds anytime, anywhere. Individuals such as temple grandin, george widener and alonzo clemens inspire the world with. Derek amato is one of the worlds only acquired savants after a brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before.
Thats the positive message of katie maskey, the reigning mrs. Derek amatos reflections in my beautiful disaster provide rare insight into what people. When brain damage unlocks the genius within popular science. For more, visit ingenious minds derek amato hits his head while catching a footba. Derek amatos traumatic brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play. I am neither a neuroscientist nor a very accomplished musician, but id like to talk about the intersection of neuroscience and music. Derek amato the discovery science channel ingenious minds. I pray that you will one day be able to have your gift without having any side effects. Dec 24, 20 derek amato ingenious minds e2 fullhd youtube. An incredible humanitarian encouraging the human potential. The science behind the instant musical savant derek amato. Jason padgett, the savant who can draw fractals, inked a book deal after he.
Derek amato was diagnosed with acquired musical savant syndrome in 2007 as the result of a brain injury, and also diagnosed in 2010 with yet another rare condition, synesthesia. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Full circle, and hes currently preparing for the release of a new album and book. As with the coffee klatch special needs talk radio, marianne russo public relations networks the special needs community by connecting her clients with professionals, special needs families and educators. Why did glenn miller choose the name jonnie dee for his daughter. Derek amato stood above the shallow end of the swimming pool and called for his buddy in. The genius within paul lachine and graham murdoch derek amato stood above the shallow end of the swimming pool and called for his buddy in the jacuzzi to. Derek amato, sudden musical genius human limits youtube. Hes recently written about his experience in a book called struck by genius. After diving into a swimming pool, he apparently struck his head on the bottom. Derek is listed on the wisconsin medical societys prestigious list of savants.
Derek is the only musical savant acquired from a brain injury in the world. Derek amato dove headfirst into a shallow pool and banged his head. Derek amato press back to profile derek amato featured in the september issue of inkspired tattoo magazine. He became onealmost instantly after hitting his head on the bottom of a swimming pool. Derek amato s traumatic brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before. Derek amato is one of thirty living savants on the planet, and considered one of the most musically gifted minds in the world. Derek heard mandy sing and was quite impressed with her amazing voice and style.
He makes a living playing professionally, ingenious minds cinemuse library on vimeo. Ingenious minds head injury reveals hidden talent youtube. He now earns his income through his music and public performances, and is working on a new album. When he came up, he remembers seeing all his friends faces and trying to tell them he was hurt. Watch ingenious minds episodes online season 1 2011. You are everything this show is about, simply amazing jeff probst.
What are the release dates for ingenious minds 2010 derek amato. I have a theory that there is a neuroscience basis for why it takes a mature musical palate to enjoy jazz. From a renowned painter, to a pinball wizard, and even one of time magazines most influential people, the individuals featured in this six episode series have a gift that is both a blessing and a curse. His friends mentioned that amato plays very passionately, and that he did not have a gift in music prior to the accident. Derek amato is one of the worlds only acquired savants after a brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play piano, an instrument he. Brain damage has unleashed extraordinary talents in a small group of otherwise ordinary individuals. Ingenious minds season 1 episode 4 derek amato watch.
Look who stopped by to tour the berkana institute of massage therapy. Amato began appearances on a variety of programming including the today show and npr, and was even featured in the discovery channel series ingenious minds. Science channel reality tv show ingenious minds without breaking down, because i. Ingenious minds derek amato tvpg, cc derek amato is one of the worlds only acquired savants after a brain injury left him with the amazing ability to play piano, an instrument he had never played before. Derek amato interview with donna mize ability magazine.
With rex lewisclack, jon sarkin, derek amato, alonzo clemons. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Derek s story can be followed on the discovery science channels ingenious minds series, nova pbs how smart can we get, and the history channels. Ingenious minds profiles six individuals whose severe neurological disorders.
Amato fully recovered from the frontal lobe brain injury but realized he could play the piano, not only could he play the piano but he is. Derek is considered one of thirty acquired savants living today. Derek amato invisible disabilities association ida. Ingenious minds profiles six individuals whose severe neurological disorders or traumatic brain injuries have turned them into prodigies. Derek amato derek amato is one of the worlds only acquired savants after a brain injury. Hidden genius sometimes unlocked by brain trauma mysterious.
In 2006, derek amato got together with some friends for a party. A head injury turns a man into a sudden musical genius. Individuals such as temple grandin, george widener and alonzo clemens inspire the. Shortly after the incident derek was diagnosed with acquired savant syndrome and the sudden abilities to play the piano. Marianne russo public relations is a boutique pr and social media consulting firm catering to the special needs community. Our founderdean jill berkana had the great privilege to spend time with derek amato from the discovery channels ingenious minds series. Currently residing in colorado with his three children, derek is an avid fly fisherman, and continues. Derek s story can be followed on the discovery science channels ingenious minds series, nova pbs how smart can we get, and the history channels ancient aliens the. Clinic, conducted mri scans of amatos brain for ingenious minds. Watch ingenious minds season 1 episode 2 derek amato on tvbuzer. He has appeared on numerous television programs including the steve harvey show, doctor oz, am canada and is currently sharing his testimony on the discovery science channels ingenious minds.
Mandy had a passion for singing and music at a young age. Derek s musical discovery is currently being aired on the discovery science channels new series ingenious minds. Derek amato musical savant ingenious minds 0515 by the coffee. Amato, i will admit that you have a genius that musicians strive for for their whole career. This reallife exploration into the world of exceptional yet troubled individuals will ask the question, how do they do it.
Episode aired february 2011 previous all episodes 8 next add a plot. This reallife exploration into the world of exceptional yet troubled individuals will ask. Derek amatos reflections in my beautiful disaster provide rare insight into what people with extraordinary gifts see, think, feel and do. In his travels, he also does musical appearances and book signings. Episode aired february 2011 previous all episodes 8 next add a plot director. After sustaining a head injury in 2006, derek was diagnosed with a very rare condition referred to as acquired savant syndrome, or sudden musical genius. Derek amato stood above the shallow end of the swimming pool and called. Treffert believes that our brains come with a wide array of factory.
A romance of many dimensions by edwin abbott abbott a square. Several years later, he felt compelled to get in touch with her. Press coverage about derek amato, pop music from denver, co on reverbnation. What are the release dates for ingenious minds 2010. Andrew reeves, a neurologist at the mayo clinic, conducted mri scans of amato s brain for ingenious minds. A look into the life of an everyday man with an extraordinary gift. He is possibly the only person in the world to have acquired musical ability after a traumatic brain. Publisher book awards and silver in the psychology category at the foreword 2011 book of the year awards. Will science find a way for everyone to tap their inner virtuoso. Ingenious minds follows savants who have developed their skills several ways. Incredible new single from derek amato featuring mandy. He was able to sing and play the piano at a professional level almost overnight. Derek has appeared on the discovery science channels ingenious minds tv series, the history channels ancient aliens tv series, nova pbs how smart can we get, suddenly genius, good morning america, the steve harvey show and more.