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.
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very interesting and helpful.
GRACE S – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course helped me understand the misconceptions that often happen when differentiating between gifted students and those that have ADHD.
GLORIA R – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Cristal – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative.
Judith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting. Opened my eyes on the similarities between ADHD and giftedness as well as how easily children can be misdiagnosed.
Kim – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
This was a good course
Allyson – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Informational
Bricia – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner) –
This course offers great information about the way TAG students think and process, which can mirror ADHD behaviors.
Amy – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Easy to understand and follow.
Kirsten – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
I thought that this course was very eye-opening into student behaviors.
Chandler – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
good
Teresa – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful and informative as to the similarities and differences of giftedness and ADHD. A true wake-up call to pay attention to behaviors and diagnoses.
Angela – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and understand. Good to know differences and similarities between gifted and ADHD
Jessica – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, liked how it showed comparisons between ADHD and Giftedness.
Glendie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This was so helpful in understanding the mind of a gifted student. I really feel like I am walking away from this with more tools in order to help my students who are gifted and my students with ADHD.
Cynthia – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
quick and easy to understand
Ana – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
A real eye-opener that will save many campuses from discipline issues stemming from misunderstanding the students with gifted and/or ADHD characteristics.
Esmirna – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
great
Harumi – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This contains important and necessary information for teachers and parents.
Stephen – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
All teachers should view this.
Elizabeth – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting presentation, but not enough time was devoted to examining the child who is BOTH gifted and has ADHD.
Laura – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
Was interesting and relevant.
Maria – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
highly recommend
JULIE – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful.
Tina – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Rosalie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting. Lots of good informatoin.
Diana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Highly informative and well aligned.
Beatriz – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
This training can easily be done in two session with the amount of talking and information provided.
Brenda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this course because it helped me understand my grandson a lot more and gave me extra insight for my Pre-AP/GT classes.
Jimmie – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting to change your mindset about gifted?
Michelle – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course and the researched information provided. It will be very useful in my own classroom.
Karie – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Thank you for a great course of ADHD and gifted students!
Lenne – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative
Deborah – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting on the differences between ADHD And GT.
Tamra – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Debbie Troxclair is an excellent presenter and provides a wealth of knowledge concerning students.
Amanda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Good information about being Gifted and/or ADHD
Pamela – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Catherine – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was almost an hour and a half, but I thought it was one of the best ones I have taken. I have never heard the comparison side by side like this and it was extremely fascinating and interesting. Definitely leaves you with a lot to think about.
Allison – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative, brings up similarities between gifted and ADHD behaviors and how to work with both.
Lauren – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of good information that helps a teacher who teaches GT students.
Kassie – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
great insight to giftedness and the characteristics!
Marla – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
great
Kathleen – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This course did an excellent job of highlighting the potential dangers of misdiagnosis, and how to recognize this in the classroom to be better advocates for our gifted and ADHD learners.
Jolene – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the presentation was very interesting and enjoyed it!
Jeff – BETHEL-TATE LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative
Judy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I found it hard to follow at times.
amber – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting
Stephanie – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Kathryn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I didn’t realize how similar ADHD characteristics were to GT characteristics-very enlightening.
Jennifer – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Good info. Eye opening.