Identifying The Creatively Gifted
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Creatively gifted children are some of the most misidentified, misunderstood and misdiagnosed populations of children. They are often left unsupported, ridiculed or bullied by both the adults and peers in their lives. Below is a chart containing traits of the creatively gifted child in comparison with the traits of bright and intellectually gifted children, to hopefully promote greater awareness, identification, appreciation and support for creatively gifted children everywhere.

Bright

Performs at the top of the group.

​Responds with interest and opinions.
 
​Learns with ease.
 
Needs 6 to 8 repetitions to master.
 
Comprehends at a high level.
 

Enjoys the company of age peers.
 

Understands complex, abstract humor.
 
Grasps the meaning.
 
Completes assignments on time.
 

​Is receptive.
 

Is accurate and complete.
 

Enjoys school often.
 

​Absorbs information.
 
Is a technician with expertise in a field.
 
Memorizes well.

Is highly alert and observant.


​Is pleased with own learning.

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Gets A's.
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Is able.

Intellectually Gifted

Is beyond the group.

Exhibits feelings and opinions from multiple perspectives.

Already knows.

Needs 1 to 3 repetitions to master.

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​Comprehends in-depth, complex ideas.

Prefers the company of intellectual peers.

​Creates complex, abstract humor.

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​Infers and connects concepts.

Initiates projects and extensions of assignments.

Is intense.


Is original and continually developing.

Enjoys self-directed learning.


​Manipulates information.

Is an expert who abstracts beyond the field.

Guesses and infers well.
 
Anticipates and relates observations.
 
Is self-critical.
 

​​May not be motivated by grades.
 
Is intellectual.

Creatively Gifted

Is in own group.

Shares bizarre, sometimes conflicting opinions.

Questions: What if...

Questions the need for mastery.


​Overflows with ideas--many of which will never be developed.

​Prefers the company of creative peers but often works alone.

Relishes wild, off-the-wall humor.

Makes mental leaps: Aha!

Initiates more projects than will ever be completed.

Is independent and unconventional.

Is original and continually developing.

Enjoys creating.


​Improvises.

Is an inventor and idea generator.


Creates and brainstorms well.
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Is intuitive.

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​​Is never finished with possibilities.

May not be motivated by grades.

Is idiosyncratic.
Kingore, B. (2004). High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Learner. Understanding Our Gifted. Szabos, J. (1989). Bright child, gifted learner. Challenge, 34. Good Apple.
Understanding the unique characteristics and needs of our highly creative children will help us know best how to support them. In turn, we can help them to better understand themselves, helping them to gain a positive awareness of their own unique and creatively gifted traits will grow self-esteem and the confidence needed to go out into the world to pursue their own creative passions and dreams!

Hugs & Happy Parenting!

Julie L Gibson-Vasquez
​The Proactive Parenting Coach
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