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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“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. Christi – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was eye opening for me.

  2. Michelle – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –

    It offered a lot of helpful information.

  3. John – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –

    I enjoyed this course.

  4. Delfina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  5. shulamis – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Great information

  6. Analise – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –

    Very similar to other presentations and repetitive within this presentation. Did not give clear directions on how to determine what a student is being influenced by (GT or ADHD or both or neither).

  7. Maria de Lourdes – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Yes, it was very interesting.

  8. Peggy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –

    Good course

  9. Cynthia (Cindy) – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  10. Julie – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –

    Great

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