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.
Melanie – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
it was very helpful, thank you
Andrea – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course and gave lots of relatable examples
Erica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Monica – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Good information, speaker jumps around some
Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it – showing the similarities between gifted students and students with ADHD is useful information that I will be able to use in the classroom.
Melissa – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative in a way that it helped me better understand the similarities and differences between my GT and ADHD students.
Celina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped me better understand how Giftedness and ADHD can be very much alike and often students may be misdiagnosed.
DIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting facts about the gifted child and a child withADHD
Diana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course. It provides very interesting information on how to understand the difference between an ADHD child and a GT child.
Ernestina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information, but a bit lengthy.