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	== Creativity in Children with Learning Disabilities ==		== Creativity in Children with Learning Disabilities ==
-	:“The creativity of the future will be found in tomorrows adults”. Tomorrows adults are today’s students and a significant amount of today’s students have a learning disability of some form. There is a negative stigma for children with learning disabilities; often they are viewed as being unintelligent however, this is not the case. Children with learning disabilities may struggle in areas that children without a disability may excel in.<ref>Steffenhagen, J. (2009, Jan 07). Program aids learning-disabled; THRIVE provides	+	:“The creativity of the future will be found in tomorrows adults”.<ref>Scofield, R. W. (1960, October). A Creative Climate. Educational Leadership. pp. 5-49./ref>Tomorrows adults are today’s students and a significant amount of today’s students have a learning disability of some form. There is a negative stigma for children with learning disabilities; often they are viewed as being unintelligent however, this is not the case. Children with learning disabilities may struggle in areas that children without a disability may excel in.<ref>Steffenhagen, J. (2009, Jan 07). Program aids learning-disabled; THRIVE provides
	additional help for students. The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved from		additional help for students. The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved from
	http://search.proquest.com/docview/244037149?accountid=9744		http://search.proquest.com/docview/244037149?accountid=9744
-	/ref> Learning disabled children can excel in other areas and often have high intelligence regardless of weaknesses they may have with regards to reading and writing (Steffenhagen, 2009). Students with learning disabilities account for half of students age 6-21 (Shondrick et al., 1992). The importance of creativity should be stressed among students in today’s education system. Since a large number of students today are learning disabled it is important to help these students to harness creativity as well as those students without learning disabilities. Contrary to common belief often the brightest students in the class are not the most creative (Scofield, 1960). This shows that intelligence is not the main source of creativity (Scofield, 1960). Steffenhagen (2009) says that learning disabilities can actually help give birth to creative thinking. By harnessing energy and thinking patterns that are prominent in students with attention deficit disorder (ADD) creativity and divergent thinking can be born (Gordon, 2011). Crosbie (2002) insists that students with learning disabilities such as ADD should be seen as gifted. If schools were less formal and more open to promoting creativity and multi-tasking in the forms of creative energy, learning disabled children would be at an advantage (Crosbie, 2002). Children with learning disabilities like ADD are seen as hyperactive and distracted. Hyperactivity is only what is seen on the outside of children with ADD. What people do not understand is that children with ADD tend to be multi-thinkers, they think much faster then children without ADD (Crosbie, 2002). In a study by Shondrick et al (1992) it was found that students who have learning disorders often have less social skills then children without a learning disorder. Shondrick et al (1992) believe that creativity is related to interpersonal problem solving skills and can be measured by fluency and flexibility, which children with learning disabilities score, equal to children without learning disabilities on. Eisen (2001) found by measuring creativity visually children with learning disabilities actually outperform children without learning disabilities. This is important because it shows that these children are creative but need to display their creativity in different ways, such as visually as opposed to in writing.	+	/ref> Learning disabled children can excel in other areas and often have high intelligence regardless of weaknesses they may have with regards to reading and writing. Students with learning disabilities account for half of students age 6-21 (Shondrick et al., 1992). The importance of creativity should be stressed among students in today’s education system. Since a large number of students today are learning disabled it is important to help these students to harness creativity as well as those students without learning disabilities. Contrary to common belief often the brightest students in the class are not the most creative (Scofield, 1960). This shows that intelligence is not the main source of creativity (Scofield, 1960). Steffenhagen (2009) says that learning disabilities can actually help give birth to creative thinking. By harnessing energy and thinking patterns that are prominent in students with attention deficit disorder (ADD) creativity and divergent thinking can be born (Gordon, 2011). Crosbie (2002) insists that students with learning disabilities such as ADD should be seen as gifted. If schools were less formal and more open to promoting creativity and multi-tasking in the forms of creative energy, learning disabled children would be at an advantage (Crosbie, 2002). Children with learning disabilities like ADD are seen as hyperactive and distracted. Hyperactivity is only what is seen on the outside of children with ADD. What people do not understand is that children with ADD tend to be multi-thinkers, they think much faster then children without ADD (Crosbie, 2002). In a study by Shondrick et al (1992) it was found that students who have learning disorders often have less social skills then children without a learning disorder. Shondrick et al (1992) believe that creativity is related to interpersonal problem solving skills and can be measured by fluency and flexibility, which children with learning disabilities score, equal to children without learning disabilities on. Eisen (2001) found by measuring creativity visually children with learning disabilities actually outperform children without learning disabilities. This is important because it shows that these children are creative but need to display their creativity in different ways, such as visually as opposed to in writing.
	:Part of the problem for students with learning disabilities is the label that goes with having a disability (Steffenhagen, 2009) Teachers need to try to reduce the negative stigma that goes along with having a learning disability. This way students will feel freer to explore their creativity. Learning-disabled children feel singled out from regular students already and can find it difficult to be creative for fear of being seen as even more different from the rest (McCord, 2004). Often students start to see success as being unattainable and will stop trying to be successful (McCord, 2004). Teachers need to help students harness the creativity within them. Children who have learning disabilities are entitled to learning support within their classrooms (Giangreco, 2007). Teachers can help students to make their own academic goals and work towards achieving them through a modified learning program (Giangreco, 2007). Scofield (1960) explains that if teachers were to encourage students to explore and be curious, while taking various approaches to problems and promoting trial and error, students would become more in touch with their creative side. Teachers need to feel free to let their students attempt to solve problems using various approaches, and allow students to struggle with problems in order to foster creativity (Scofield, 1960). Brady (1988) discusses schools that offer drama and theatre programs for students with learning disabilities, these classes help students to harness their energy and put it to creative use. Creativity is an important part of learning and is valued in today’s work world. In order to help students become more creative teachers need to assist them through creative learning. Children with learning disorders need to be placed in an environment that will enhance creative thinking and encourage alternate approaches to solving problems. Teachers who are educated on the importance of creativity and have knowledge of how to enhance learning for disabled children can make a difference in the futures adults by encouraging creativity in all students.		:Part of the problem for students with learning disabilities is the label that goes with having a disability (Steffenhagen, 2009) Teachers need to try to reduce the negative stigma that goes along with having a learning disability. This way students will feel freer to explore their creativity. Learning-disabled children feel singled out from regular students already and can find it difficult to be creative for fear of being seen as even more different from the rest (McCord, 2004). Often students start to see success as being unattainable and will stop trying to be successful (McCord, 2004). Teachers need to help students harness the creativity within them. Children who have learning disabilities are entitled to learning support within their classrooms (Giangreco, 2007). Teachers can help students to make their own academic goals and work towards achieving them through a modified learning program (Giangreco, 2007). Scofield (1960) explains that if teachers were to encourage students to explore and be curious, while taking various approaches to problems and promoting trial and error, students would become more in touch with their creative side. Teachers need to feel free to let their students attempt to solve problems using various approaches, and allow students to struggle with problems in order to foster creativity (Scofield, 1960). Brady (1988) discusses schools that offer drama and theatre programs for students with learning disabilities, these classes help students to harness their energy and put it to creative use. Creativity is an important part of learning and is valued in today’s work world. In order to help students become more creative teachers need to assist them through creative learning. Children with learning disorders need to be placed in an environment that will enhance creative thinking and encourage alternate approaches to solving problems. Teachers who are educated on the importance of creativity and have knowledge of how to enhance learning for disabled children can make a difference in the futures adults by encouraging creativity in all students.
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