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.
Brittany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Good information. However, this took much longer than 1 hour to complete.
Tiffany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
great
Beth – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
The instructor really has a heart for gifted students. You can tell she is an advocate for gifted learners. She understands the social/emotional sides of gifted learners along with their academic natures.
Dellanie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course did a great job explaining the similarities between ADHD and gifted students. It also outlined the problems that could occur when a gifted student is not understood or placed correctly.
Lana – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course offered a lot of helpful information but it was a lot to take in. It was almost too much information at once, making it feel a little overwhelming.
Janice – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
i thought it was insightful
Jennifer – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. It helped me to see that many signs of ADHD are also signs of giftedness. It also highlighted many areas of overexcitability that I was not aware of. I will definitely take these into consideration.
Magdalen – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative. It helped to have a lot of personal examples from the speaker.
Jose – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
We must avoid preconceptions about ADHD students.
Courtney – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I love the visuals and the explanations were helpful and concise.