Creativity in Autism

Autistic traits associated with unique perceptions, tied to creativity.

Best, C., Arora, S., Porter, F. & Doherty, M. (2015). The relationship between subthreshold autistic traits, ambiguous figure perception and divergent thinking. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2518-2

Sensory Gating, Attention and Creativity

Northwestern University researchers explore link between sensory gating, attention and creativity.

Zabelina, D.L., O’Leary, D., Pornpattananangkul, N., Nusslock, R. & Beeman, M. (2015). Creativity and sensory gating indexed by the P50: Selective versus leaky sensory gating in divergent thinkers and creative achievers. Neuropsychologia, 69, 77-84.