Can a child have ADHD and be gifted?

ADHD AND GIFTEDNESS are sometimes described as having the same or similar characteristics. However, one diagnosis is considered a disability and one, a gift. Neither assumption is ideal in supporting the child identified with either ADHD, giftedness, or both, often referred to as twice exceptional or 2e.

How do you identify a gifted and talented child?

Recognizing a gifted child

1. They are curious and ask a lot of questions.
2. They take their own approach to assignments.
3. They have a large vocabulary and prefer adult conversation.
4. They have original ideas.
5. They are cognitively advanced and able to self-teach new skills.
6. They are sensitive to their environment.

Do gifted students have ADHD?

Gifted students have abilities that exceed those of their typical peers. They learn faster, are inquisitive, curious, and are able to quickly understand complex concepts. However, some gifted students have behavioral problems that correspond with ADHD, so much so that they are diagnosed with the disorder.

What causes a child to be gifted?

The potential for giftedness or a high level of intellectual development begins very early in a child’s life. Studies since the early 1970s consistently show that such development is the result of an interaction between the child’s genetic endowment and a rich and appropriate environment in which the child grows.

What is considered a gifted child?

gifted child, any child who is naturally endowed with a high degree of general mental ability or extraordinary ability in a specific sphere of activity or knowledge. The designation of giftedness is largely a matter of administrative convenience.

Do gifted students have an IEP?

Gifted students have needs that cannot be met meaningfully using only the regular, unaltered education curriculum. The result is that Gifted IEPs are, by definition, education plans individualized according to each gifted student’s needs. The Gifted IEP must be based on the student’s needs.

What do you give Kids with ADHD?

Drugs for Childhood ADHD. A class of drugs called psychostimulants (or sometimes just stimulants) is a highly effective treatment for childhood ADHD. These medicines, including Adderall, Adzenys XR-ODT, Vyvanse,Concerta, Focalin,Daytrana,Ritalin, and Quillivant XR, help children focus their thoughts and ignore distractions.

Does your bright or gifted child have ADD/ADHD?

The similarities between ADHD and giftedness can interfere with diagnosis and treatment: gifted children are sometimes mistakenly diagnosed as ADHD, or those who are deemed gifted are exempted from the ADHD diagnosis, even if symptoms begin to interfere with learning.

Is ADHD genetic or developed?

Like many disorders or conditions, ADHD may have a strong genetic component. For that reason, many scientists focus their research on the exact genes that carry the disorder. Having a family member with ADHD makes you more likely to also have the disorder. Children who have ADHD typically have a parent, sibling, or other close relative with ADHD.

Is it ADHD or just kids being kids?

As we all know ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a disorder that manifests with the lack (or really short) attention span. The kid struggles to stay focused and engages with the new activity very quickly. Now, many of the symptoms could just be interpreted as a kid being a kid.