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.
Susan – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I like the information on the misdiagnosis of ADHD and Gifted studnets.
Charla – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
The course provides good information on different learning styles for gifted students.
Jennifer – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very informative course about ADHD and Gifted Students.
Serena – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative and helpful.
Ashley – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very Important
Brenda – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot especially with the misdiagnoses.
Misti – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good information.
Janeen – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course. It was very informational and I gained a new perspective of ADHD and giftedness.
LaChelle – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course gave some good information and really helped to explain some similarities and differences with Gifted and ADHD students.
Melissa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course because it was very informational and can definitely benefit teachers and all educators about gifted and ADHD students.
Courtney – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I love the visuals and the explanations were helpful and concise.
Jose – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
We must avoid preconceptions about ADHD students.
Magdalen – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative. It helped to have a lot of personal examples from the speaker.
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.
Janice – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
i thought it was insightful
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.
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.
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.
Tiffany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
great
Brittany – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Good information. However, this took much longer than 1 hour to complete.
Melanie – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course was longer than anticipated. While there was good information, it was too long to maintain focus.
Patricia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful and informative
Jill – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative but long
Rebecca – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course. It gave me some great insight to some of the characteristics and behavior I’m seeing in my classroom.
Ashley – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great points on similarities/differences between GT/ADHD that really give me something to think about as a teacher and parent.
Oscar – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent resource
Sharon – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Good information but to much to take in one session.
Samantha – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great information relevant to my career
Blake – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I think this was the most useful GT training i’ve taken thus far I feel like I got a lot out of this training. I learned some signs to look out for in the future and tips on how to better work with students GT or otherwise that I think might be gifted and way to better go about class with these students.
Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great Comparing of GT to ADHD students
Jyotsna – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
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.
Fernando – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Always there is something to learn, specially in the GT area
Lyvia – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I think the speaker did a very good job explaining the similarities and differences of GT and ADHD children.
Denise – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great description of GT and ADHD characteristics
Jan – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the comparisons of gifted and ADHD.
Kensey – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful in helping me understand my unique class this year.
Deborah – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about gifted students compared to ADHD students.
Nancy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.
Cassandra – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful reminders on characteristics to looks for.
Lindsay – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was very helpful in understanding the similarities and differences between students with ADHD and students who are GT.
Elsa Belinda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course!
Susan – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and interesting facts on the differences between ADHD students and gifted students.
Vicky – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I feel even more confused about how to identify students with GT/ADHD, etc. I definitely need to consult with other peers and seek guidance more often.
Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me more knowledge and information about how some ADHD students have been misdiagnosed.
Rebekah – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
its a good program
Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Tammy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great look at learners and the diverse capacities they all contain. This course opened my eyes to appreciate more of the difficulties we see in learners to help find better ways to meet their needs.
Cindy – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Elena – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) –
Great review on GT. Great information on the differences between GT and ADHD!
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great information to use and apply when working with ADHD and Gifted students.