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.
Sydney – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Great clarification of GT and ADHD and what characteristics lead to misdiagnosis.
Raymundo – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
informative
Beatriz – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Was good but too long.
Maria – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
It help you understand that students can be both Gifted and ADHD.
JUAN – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good informative course
Natalie – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
this course brought out many thoughts and information about GT that is often overlooked.
Levi – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Eye opening.
Lorena – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informational
Cynthia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information, very helpful for my classroom!
Patricia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course! Very informative.