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An Exploration Into the Creative Abilities of Children With ADHD

University of Canterbury

Julia J. Rucklidge

University of Canterbury, julia.rucklidge{at}canterbury.ac.nz

The purpose of this study is to explore whether ADHD is associated with high creative ability. Sixty-seven children, ages 10 to 12 (33 ADHD and 34 controls) completed the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), Maier’s Two-String Problem, and the Block Design and Vocabulary subsets of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III). The results show that there is no significant difference between the ADHD group’s and control group’s performance on either the TTCT, Maier’s Two-String Problem, or WISC-III, suggesting that children diagnosed with ADHD are no more creative than children without the diagnosis.

Key Words: ADHD • creativity

Journal of Attention Disorders, Vol. 8, No. 3, 88-95 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1087054705277198


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