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.
Elisa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was great because everyone has a little doubt when you see a child with increased hyperactivity that cannot complete assignments yet knows all the answers to a passage he only hear and not even read.
Manuela – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Patricia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good!
THERESA – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Very Informative. There were some interesting concepts shared here.
Tammie – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Very insightful
Micah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, very eye opening.
Patti – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I think this training made me more aware of the similarities between ADHD and Gifted Students.
Laura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Myrna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because I have learned something about my gifted kids as well as myself.
Amber – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –
great