ADHD has three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In a previous post, we provided some ways parents can help their child improve their focus and this week we are going to look at impulsivity and offer some ideas for parents to help curb these types of behaviors.
What is Impulsivity?
Impulsive behaviors are those that are done quickly, without thought to the consequences. These are often related to the need for immediate gratification, for example, a young child...
One of the major symptoms of ADHD is impulsiveness. This is reacting before thinking. Impulsiveness can appear in many different ways. Some... Read more »
The number of shopping days until Christmas is quickly dwindling. If you don't yet have your shopping done, or haven't even started, you... Read more »
Parents who have a child having ADHD symptoms could probably fill a book with stories of how their child acted impulsively. I can still... Read more »
If you haven’t noticed by now, I usually write on topics that I have experienced firsthand. In my lifetime and especially as a parent I... Read more »
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You have ADD: you have trouble at company meetings, you find yourself constantly daydreaming and being snapped back to paying attention when someone... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
ADHD is a medical diagnosis. There is, however, no definitive medical test to prove or disprove whether ADHD is present. Diagnosis is determined... Read more »
When children become ill in serious ways, there is often a period of uncertainty about the nature of the problem. Let’s face it, we don’t expect... Read more »
When children become ill in serious ways, there is often a period of uncertainty about the nature of the problem. Lets face it, we dont expect... Read more »
Difficulty with Boring, Repetitive Tasks Is your house a mess because you hate and avoid doing chores? Completing repetitive tasks like laundry is hard for women with ADD/ADHD. Spending Time Ruminating Getting lost in your thoughts or...
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