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.
Lauren – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good information that helps a teacher who teaches GT students.
Allison – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative, brings up similarities between gifted and ADHD behaviors and how to work with both.
Catherine – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was almost an hour and a half, but I thought it was one of the best ones I have taken. I have never heard the comparison side by side like this and it was extremely fascinating and interesting. Definitely leaves you with a lot to think about.
Pamela – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Amanda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good information about being Gifted and/or ADHD
Tamra – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Debbie Troxclair is an excellent presenter and provides a wealth of knowledge concerning students.
Deborah – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting on the differences between ADHD And GT.
Lenne – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative
Karie – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Thank you for a great course of ADHD and gifted students!
Michelle – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and the researched information provided. It will be very useful in my own classroom.