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.
Tara – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in learning the differences between ADHD & giftedness and understanding that you can be both.
Irene – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Important information to understand the GT student and not misdiagnose the GT student and the ADHD student
Orelia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great
Danielle – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
good information
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped explain different types of overexcitabilities within gifted children and how they can’t help who/how they are as people.
Esmeralda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Good information on the misdiagnosis of gifted nd ADHD students.
Brenda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Good information
abby – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
I think this was very insightful because she had so many personal experiences.
Noemi – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative. Misconceptions on the ADHD and/or the Gifted child was an eye opener.
Alonda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative