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.
Anna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I had a hard time keeping up with presenter.
Beatriz – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Richelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent training
DENISE – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information for any teacher who works with GT students
Angela – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This is great!
Maria del Carmen – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Angela – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great information
Diana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Please keep providing these courses. They are great.
Kindra – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting to learn about the overlap of characteristics of GT and ADHD students.
Christen – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
educational and interesting