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.

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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

Dr. Troxclair 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, the University Networking Committee of the National Association for Gifted Children, the Research Division of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented, and the Special Interest Group for Creative and Gifted Readers of the International Reading Association.

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

767 reviews for Gifted? ADHD? Either, Neither or Both?

Rated 4 out of 5

Shelby – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) – July 28, 2019

I really enjoyed this course and the content that was shared. I prefer shorter courses but I found this course overwhelming with the amount of information crammed into it. Content was great, pacing was intense.
Rated 5 out of 5

Amanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 29, 2019

Very informative
Rated 4 out of 5

Joann – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 29, 2019

Great course because we see a lot of students with ADHD
Rated 5 out of 5

Nancy – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 30, 2019

It was a very informative session.
Rated 5 out of 5

Shawn – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) – July 30, 2019

This was helpful knowing that I have had students with ADHD and GT labels in the same class.
Rated 5 out of 5

Lilia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – July 30, 2019

It helps to understand both worlds when it comes to being gifted and talented and other.
Rated 3 out of 5

Susan – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) – July 31, 2019

A lot of information to take in.
Rated 5 out of 5

William – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) – July 31, 2019

very good info
Rated 3 out of 5

Brittany – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – July 31, 2019

I felt the information provided was well-intentioned and thorough, but the delivery of some areas was hard to follow as the presenter sometimes went off on other tangents and did not make clear when she was role playing.
Rated 5 out of 5

Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – August 1, 2019

Good