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.
Linda – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great information, but can be a little repetitive and overload of information.
Janet – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very interesting and informative. I would highly recommend taking this session to everyone.
Cynthya – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a real eye opener.
Keelie – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
good but a lot of information so I became overwhelmed with the amount of information
MARIA A – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Kevin – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Kind of hard to process information, but good none the less.
Valerie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of details about possibility of misdiagnosis
Alma – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It has information more teachers and educators should be aware of, including ideas on how to teach this population of students.
VICTOR – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
good
Hee seon – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed learning different perspective of ADHD and giftedness.