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5.4.1 Trauma and the Gifted Brain
Long-term survival rates for stroke survivors under the age of 50 are grim. In 2014, the individual identified as LO experienced three debilitating health issues including, two strokes. Less than four years later, she is able to function and appear as “normal.” Her survival and near-perfect functionality are nothing short of a miracle. Appearances often mask reality; highly gifted individuals have the capacity to compensate, and the brain can retrain itself quickly. Miracles pose challenges for academic and scientific communities bound within epistemological constraints. By removing layers carefully, this session will present a deeper picture of giftedness, perseverance, and the transformative role of art.