Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

$20.00

Presenter: Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
Core Area: Nature & Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

The characteristic traits of giftedness are often misinterpreted by parents and other professionals who have little or no training or information about the nature of giftedness. Incorrect interpretations or a misdiagnosis could potentially harm the developing self-concepts of gifted children.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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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. 

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800 reviews for Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

  1. Cristela – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –

    A lot of good information!

  2. Andrea – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –

    Had interesting information but the speaker was not particularly engaging and it felt out of date.

  3. SanJuana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very informative and clarified the difference between Gifted, ADHD and regular students with examples.

  4. Sherri – WALLER ISD (verified owner) –

    It was good but much longer than the hour it indicates.

  5. Dora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very helpful to understand my students.

  6. julie – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –

    It is a good course but it took over 2 hours to complete. I wish I would have known that ahead of time.

  7. Elizabeth – RIVIERA ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a very interesting and informative course.

  8. Juanita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked the ADHD differences

  9. Raquel – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very good presentation

  10. Erin – MONROEVILLE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    It was a little long but overall had good ideas.

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