How Can Parents or Teachers Distinguish Between ADHD and Giftedness?
Seeing the difference between behaviors that are sometimes associated with giftedness but also characteristic of ADHD is not easy, as the following parallel lists show. Behaviors Associated with ADHD (Barkley, 1990) • Poorly sustained attention in almost all situations • Diminished persistence on tasks not having immediate consequences • Impulsivity, poor delay of gratification • Impaired adherence to commands to regulate or inhibit behavior in social contexts • More active, restless than normal children • Difficulty adhering to rules and regulations Behaviors Associated with Giftedness (Webb, 1993) • Poor attention, boredom, daydreaming in specific situations • Low tolerance for persistence on tasks that seem irrelevant • Judgment lags behind development of intellect • Intensity may lead to power struggles with authorities • High activity level; may need less sleep • Questions rules, customs and traditions Consider the Situation and Setting It is important to examine the situations in
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