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.
Ashley – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative in comparing GT and ADHD students.
Lynsi – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the presenter. Very interesting.
Elvia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course has a lot of important information.
Gary – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Overall, good course.
Carmella – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
Very enlightening sessions
Amanda – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Not as interesting as I was hoping for.
Stacy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
As a visual learner, I would have liked a transcript or some way to read along with the presenter.
Andy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Nice to see the breakdown of both sides, adhd and giftedness
Melissa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course offered several breakdowns of the various facets of a gifted child and how those differ from the areas that they are often misdiagnosed.
Griselda – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Eye opening, very informative.