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.
Virginia – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This class was informative
Jovanna – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because she was very open and straight forward.
Toby – EULA ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting comparisons between ADHD and giftedness.
Shanna – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of good information about GT and ADHD students are alike in many ways.
Monique – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great introduction to GT.
Juliana – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic information on differentiating between ADHD and Giftedness! Will truly help me as an educator.
Anna – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome information contained in this course
Ana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course
Esmeralda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It provides information that better explains our double coded GT/ADHD students. Items that we should take inconsideration when working with that group of students.
Celina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very informative