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. Kirsten – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –

    I thought that this course was very eye-opening into student behaviors.

  2. Amy – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –

    Easy to understand and follow.

  3. Bricia – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –

    This course offers great information about the way TAG students think and process, which can mirror ADHD behaviors.

  4. Allyson – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –

    Informational

  5. Kim – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –

    This was a good course

  6. Judith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very interesting. Opened my eyes on the similarities between ADHD and giftedness as well as how easily children can be misdiagnosed.

  7. Cristal – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –

    This was very informative.

  8. GLORIA R – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    very informative

  9. GRACE S – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course helped me understand the misconceptions that often happen when differentiating between gifted students and those that have ADHD.

  10. Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course was very interesting and helpful.

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