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3.1.11 Examining Overexcitabilities and ADHD in Gifted Students in Jordan

This presentation sheds light on the misdiagnosis of ADHD in gifted students with overexcitabilities (OE) by examining the relationship between characteristics of OE and symptoms of ADHD among gifted adolescents in Jordan. The study also used vignettes to investigate teachers’ abilities to identify whether an adolescent exhibits ADHD or OE symptoms. The study revealed that none of the teachers could identify the five types of OE. A low significant correlation was found between psychomotor OE and hyperactive-impulsive ADHD. Additionally, a low significant negative correlation was found between intellectual OE and inattentive ADHD scores.

Author(s):

Anies Al-Hroub
aa111@aub.edu.lb
American University of Beirut/University of Connecticut
United States

Anies Al-Hroub is an Associate Professor of Education Psychology and Special Education and the former Chairperson of the Department of Education at the American University of Beirut (AUB) between 2015-18. Currently, he is a Visiting Scholar at Renzulli Center for Creativity, Talented Development and Gifted Education at Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut.

Malak Krayem

American University of Beirut
Lebanon

Malak Krayem is an educational psychologist specialized in school guidance and counseling. She has educational, teaching and counseling experience in Lebanon and Canada.