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.
Jennifer – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY (verified owner) –
It was eye opening on how similar ADHD and GT can look. It provided good information for educators to be able to differentiate the two.
David – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful in making a connection between ADHD and GT
Dave – Crestview Local Schools (verified owner) –
Learning to deal with misdiagnosed students
Carmela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Informative and helpful.
Maria de los Angeles – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very good but very long
Karen – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –
To many negative comments about teachers, parents and administrators. Often referred to as “Those people”. She seemed very elitist in her comments, like if I am not a gifted teacher, I am clueless. Hard to finish entire course because of this.
Dayna – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good topic with great information and thoughts to ponder.
Maria – RAYMONDVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I would rate it a 4. There was too much to absorb at once.
Todd – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
It had a lot of good information in it.
Elsa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!