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.
Carol – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Mindy – HOLLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This course opened my eyes to both the differences and similarities in ADHD and gifted students. The course had great examples of why/how students are misdiagnosed and the affects of it.
Mario – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Course gives a good distinction between Gifted and ADHD
Carla – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative course!
Sharon – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Rocio – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Allison – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Interesting but long.
Mysti – NAVARRO ISD (verified owner) –
Every teacher should take this course because many of our students are labeled ADHD but are really just bored gifted students.
Nancy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
good information about gifted learner
Carolyn – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
I feel like this was a very basic course on the differences between gifted students and those with ADHD. I would have liked more information on my students who are both gifted and ADHD.