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.
Traci – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought she was interesting, but then I thought she is really inappropriate in some things she says. She has no filter.
Megan – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information
Maria E. – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course to differentiate gifted students and ADHD students. Highly recommended.
Nicole – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was extremely too much information to absorb within an hour but the information was worth attaining.
Michelle – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Although both of these can be misdiagnosed it was very imformative.
Vellita – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It helps to better understand the gifted child.
Teresa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
very informative, new information is very helpful
colette – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course made me better understand the connection of GT and ADHD.
Rebecca – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
There were some ah-ha moments for sure in this course!
Julia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It presents very interesting characteristics of GT and ADHD students.