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

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.

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

Lindsay – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – January 31, 2023

This was very helpful in understanding the similarities and differences between students with ADHD and students who are GT.
Rated 3 out of 5

Cassandra – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 2, 2023

Helpful reminders on characteristics to looks for.
Rated 4 out of 5

Nancy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) – February 7, 2023

This course was very informative.
Rated 5 out of 5

Deborah – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 14, 2023

I enjoyed learning about gifted students compared to ADHD students.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kensey – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 17, 2023

This was very helpful in helping me understand my unique class this year.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jan – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 20, 2023

I enjoyed the comparisons of gifted and ADHD.
Rated 4 out of 5

Denise – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 22, 2023

Great description of GT and ADHD characteristics
Rated 3 out of 5

Lyvia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) – February 26, 2023

I think the speaker did a very good job explaining the similarities and differences of GT and ADHD children.
Rated 5 out of 5

Fernando – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – March 4, 2023

Always there is something to learn, specially in the GT area
Rated 5 out of 5

Jyotsna – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) – March 22, 2023

This content is truly shedding light on several behaviors I might have misinterpreted in the past. Thankyou for the information, this will truly help my students.