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.
Julie – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
There was lots of good information shared about the similarities and differences between gifted and ADHD.
David – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I thought the instructor was very knowledgeable. Again, I appreciated all the visuals.
Trista – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
This is eye opening
Manuel – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Interesting information.
Rachel – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I think a lot of the speakers’ comments were a little out-of-date and out-of-touch. She made an off-hand comment about Alzheimer’s and made a comment about girls vs. boys that was very stereotypical. The speaker speaks too much of her own personal experience like it is as authoritative as clinical research.
anita – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
the course was imformative
Frederick – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Kandise – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very boring.
Sara – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course helps teachers see hot gifted students really are so we do not try to diagnose as only medical doctors can provide a diagnosis.
Teresa – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The information was helpful in recognizing similarities and differences between giftedness and ADHD.
Parker – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course, the speaker is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in her field. However, I do worry that some of the research presented is outdated (some of it coming from 20-30 years ago). I believe we have learned a lot more about ADHD and its relationship to Autism since these studies were published and even more so in the distinctions between how it manifests in women vs. men. Much of the material is absolutely still applicable and helpful, but there is new information to be added. I also feel like access to “competent” diagnosticians is fewer and further between and harder to get an appointment with.
Brian – DRISCOLL ISD (verified owner) –
There are some implicit biases and gender stereotypes that distracted me. The teaching was also very choppy and it seemed that important connections were edited out of the lecture.
Allycia – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I think the presentation was well done but did not feel it was anything that was new and eye opening information.
Rosana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and appropriate for a teacher
Caroline – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Martha – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
this course was very informative in guiding us what to look for.
Veronica – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
April – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
it was ok
Beth – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Josephine – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Ana – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative course.
Tracy – COLDWATER EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
This course provided a lot of valuable information about students being misdiagnosed.
Susan – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting course.
Nancy – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course was great in discussing ADHD vs Giftedness vs both.
Linda – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Really good information!
Amberly – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This course is beneficial to those who need to all teachers as we may be servicing students with ADHD, giftedness, or both.
Erin – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Went over an hour with a lot of stories about herself and her child. Some were good, some were unnecessary. Some really good information!
Rebecca – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Miriam – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I recommend taking this course.l
Erin – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was long but contained effective research data.
Hilary – Yellow Springs Exempted Village (verified owner) –
I feel there was good information shared by the presenter, but there was a great deal of personal statements and stories about her child. I would like more overarching reviews within a classroom rather than the presenter’s personal experiences. Additionally, I think there was opportunity to update information and integrate more up to date information. She referred to the 50s and 60s, when really we need to consider the less distant past of education.
Jennifer – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
A few dated/ sexist remarks (girls care about their hair)
Linnea – Yellow Springs Exempted Village (verified owner) –
I felt this course presented a lot of good information but felt it wasn’t organized in a way that was easy for me to retrieve or remember. It made me feel as though I was ADD.
Laurie – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting
Tammy – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative and the visual comparisons made it easier to follow.
Rebecca – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I believed that this course was interesting. It gave me some ideas on how to work with students that I believe might be gifted.
Robert – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It gave me a lot of insight into gifted students.
Robin – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative for todays students – information can be for grades k -12 , all subject areas.