Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

$20.00

Presenter: Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
Core Area: Nature & Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

The characteristic traits of giftedness are often misinterpreted by parents and other professionals who have little or no training or information about the nature of giftedness. Incorrect interpretations or a misdiagnosis could potentially harm the developing self-concepts of gifted children.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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SKU TAGT-213 Categories Classroom Management, Debra Troxclair, Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Nature & Needs|Social & Emotional, Ph.D., Special Education, TAGT Tags Classroom Management, Gifted, GT, Instructional Strategies, Nature and Needs, OAGC Characteristics, ODE competency d, Social and Emotional, Special Ed, Special Education, SPED

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“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.

Additional information

Core Area	Nature & Needs, Social & Emotional
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	TAGT
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Debra Troxclair, Ph.D.
Course Content	Gifted, Instructional Strategies, Special Education, Classroom Management

800 reviews for Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

Rated 4 out of 5

Jimmilynn – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) – August 12, 2021

Helped to distinguished between gifted and ADHD students.
Rated 5 out of 5

Gloria S. – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – August 15, 2021

This course opened my eyes about how to view gifted students as people who are not necessarily good at everything all the time.
Rated 4 out of 5

Mary M – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – August 16, 2021

The focus and examples on the screen were easy to read.
Rated 4 out of 5

Ruth – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – August 17, 2021

Great review!
Rated 5 out of 5

Sarah – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – August 19, 2021

Very informative
Rated 4 out of 5

erin – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) – August 27, 2021

Very good
Rated 5 out of 5

Anita – MIAMI TRACE LOCAL (verified owner) – August 28, 2021

The course was very informative!
Rated 5 out of 5

Monica – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) – September 1, 2021

Great
Rated 5 out of 5

Roanne – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) – September 3, 2021

Very well organized
Rated 5 out of 5

Amy – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – September 6, 2021

great information