Lecture Topics Extraordinary People: The Incredible Savant Syndrome This presentation, through the use of lecture and numerous video clips, provides an encouraging update on several well-known savants, including Leslie Lemke. It also acquaints the audience with a number of newly discovered savants and their remarkable gifts and talents. The lecture is one hour in length and heavily video dependent. It can be followed by a question and answer session. Mellowing Mellowing is presented typically in a one hour keynote or closing speech. It can also be presented in a longer workshop or seminar format. No audiovisual aids are required: only a podium, microphone, and adequate sound system. A booklet, Mellowing: Lessons from Listening, is a written version of the talk and is available for purchase by the audience, if desired. The booklet is also available for review by committee chairpersons or meeting planners as a more detailed outline of the talk. Sidewalks, Souls, Sages & Seashores This speech is an excellent closing or keynote presentation to organizations reminding the audience of the basic mission of the group, the need to remain sensitive and flexible to the needs of the patients, clients, or users, and the indispensable role of communication in the role of any group whether volunteer, not-for-profit, for-profit or corporate. It is an uplifting message, a motivating one that reassures and renews.