Some researchers propose that savants have access to "raw" sensory information that most brains filter out. They hear every note, see every line, and remember every date without the normal neural pruning that creates generalization.
Not all savants are equal. Experts distinguish between: syndrome de savant
The syndrome de savant forces us to confront a profound truth: It is a mosaic. In most people, the pieces are balanced. In a savant, one piece burns brilliantly while others remain dim. Some researchers propose that savants have access to