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.
Courtney – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Provided insightful information that I can take back to my classroom and apply to my students and my own teaching behaviors.
Madison – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and engaging!
Meredith – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
just long and good examples.
Holly – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Really neat information, I like that the presenter had the personal experience of someone who is GT
Amy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Danyll – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Enlightening
Gloria – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
very slow paced, seems outdated
Stacy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very informative course!
Seth – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information on the similarities of the gifted/ADHD