Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

$20.00

Presenter: Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
Core Area: Nature & Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

The characteristic traits of giftedness are often misinterpreted by parents and other professionals who have little or no training or information about the nature of giftedness. Incorrect interpretations or a misdiagnosis could potentially harm the developing self-concepts of gifted children.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-213 Categories Classroom Management, Debra Troxclair, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Nature & Needs|Social & Emotional, Ph.D., Special Education, TAGT Tags Classroom Management, Gifted, GT, Instructional Strategies, Nature and Needs, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional, Special Ed, Special Education, SPED

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“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.

Additional information

Core Area	Nature & Needs, Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Classroom Management

800 reviews for Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

Rated 4 out of 5

Graciela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) – December 25, 2020

Great course, learned a lot!
Rated 5 out of 5

Abigail – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) – December 27, 2020

This a very informative course to help us understand the difference between GT and ADHD students.
Rated 5 out of 5

Melissa – ALICE ISD (verified owner) – December 31, 2020

This really helps us with students that are ADHD and gifted.
Rated 4 out of 5

Marie – ALICE ISD (verified owner) – December 31, 2020

It was very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Stacy – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) – December 31, 2020

A LOT of good information!
Rated 4 out of 5

Virginia Z – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) – January 1, 2021

Very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Jeffery – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – January 4, 2021

I loved it
Rated 5 out of 5

Elizabeth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – January 4, 2021

Great!
Rated 5 out of 5

Lorenza – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) – January 6, 2021

Very informative course.
Rated 5 out of 5

Christina – ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) – January 6, 2021

Great course. It really informational.