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 5 out of 5

Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2022

Was able to identify different types of gifted or ADHD students
Rated 4 out of 5

Rogelio – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2022

nice
Rated 5 out of 5

Leeann – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) – July 28, 2022

Enjoyable and informative!
Rated 4 out of 5

Carmen – Bedford City School District (verified owner) – July 31, 2022

Lots of good information.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kelly – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) – July 31, 2022

This course was very informative of the need to be more aware of the misdiagnoses of students in relation to ADHD & Giftedness.
Rated 5 out of 5

Cindy – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – August 13, 2022

Very interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ariana – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – August 14, 2022

Loved this course!
Rated 5 out of 5

carolina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – September 6, 2022

Very helpful course
Rated 4 out of 5

Jennifer – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) – September 13, 2022

Good Information
Rated 5 out of 5

Amanda – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – September 14, 2022

Great info. Thanks!