Description
“Gifted, ADHD, Either, Neither, or Both?” with Debra Troxclair, Ph.D., will explore the idea that many characteristics that don’t seem “normal” are actually very “typical” traits of giftedness.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- The similarities and differences of characteristics and behaviors of giftedness and ADHD
- Why giftedness is often misdiagnosed as ADHD
- How to help other educators understand what to do if a gifted child is suspected of having ADHD
- Suggestions for supporting the self-concepts of gifted and highly creative children
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Debra Troxclair, Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Lamar University, received her doctoral degree in Special Education (Emphasis in Gifted Education) from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 20 years of teaching experience in both elementary and university classroom settings. She is a member of several professional associations focusing on giftedness. Dr. Troxclair is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee and the University Networking Committee of the National Association for Gifted Children. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children-TAG Division.
Ellen – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
very infcourseormative
Donna – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Had a lot of good information.
Sara – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Makes a person understand that g/t and adhd have similar characteristics
Michael – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information on GT vs ADHD.
Hailey – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPUS CH (verified owner) –
I found this course very useful
Lara – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very helpful in understanding why students are often misidentified.
Michelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
She had good information, but the presentation was hard to follow and there were many technical glitches.
CLAUDIA V – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very well explained thank you!
Angela – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPUS CH (verified owner) –
I liked the different misdiagnoses for GT and ADHD students because that will help me accommodate them better.
Ashley – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
This instructor is awesome! Love her teaching style and insight!