Topic: creativity

What is Creative Giftedness, and How Can Creativity be Nurtured in Gifted Children?

Dr. Tali Shenfield | April 20, 2021

One of the most common misconceptions about gifted kids is the idea that these children automatically excel in every area. In reality, like all children, gifted kids have distinct individual aptitudes. This is especially apparent when it comes to creativity: Contrary to popular belief, not all intellectually gifted children are inherently creative, and not all creatively gifted kids are academically ...

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The Imaginative Mind: Testing Children for Creativity

Dr. Tali Shenfield | October 29, 2015

Many parents are shocked by the idea that one might be able to “test” for creativity; how, they wonder, can such a magical and intangible quality possibly be measured and quantified? The answer, of course, is “imperfectly”, but emerging neuroscientific research has given us a fairly accurate glimpse into both the regions of the brain responsible for producing creative thought ...

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On Giftedness and Creativity

Dr. Tali Shenfield | November 15, 2012

Many parents come to us to conduct giftedness assessments (IQ test) for their children. Statistically, only a small percentage of children undergoing gifted testing qualify for placement in gifted programs, yet many others show very good results that position them quite high in terms of creativity potential. We provide all parents with personalized recommendations on extracurricular and enrichment choices in ...

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