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.
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped understand the characteristics of gifted and ADHD and how they can be misdiagnosed at times.
Holly – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course was helpful. I now realize that some students that are diagnosed with ADHD can actually be gifted.
Magaly – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was a great course!
Dera – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Course was a little hard to follow. I wish there were more labels on the slides or maybe the labels were easier to understand. The speaker was very engaging and knowledgeable about the subject. I did enjoy listening and learning.
GABRIEL D – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and well organized.
Charles – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The course was better than the others and easy to follow
Leanna – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Madeline – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned lots of new information.
Stella Jeannine – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
The material was very interesting and informative.
Staci – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interested!