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.
Trinicia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
Limbania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives light to adhd and gifted students behaviors.
Theresa Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Doreen – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very good and interesting information about the similarities and differences of children with ADHD and/or Gifted traits
Kyra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
informative
Amber – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting.
Alberto – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Ashley – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
good thank you!!
Kelsey – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course. It was informative and easy to absorb.
Elizabeth – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
ok