Years of research have shown that impulsivity in childhood is among the individual vulnerabilities leading to substance abuse, delinquency, as well as aggressive and antisocial behavior in adolescence ...

Children who struggle with impulsive behaviors want to do well but find themselves repeatedly getting in trouble. Kids with ADHD find that their bodies want to move and they act before they think, not ...

Children who are high in the temperament characteristic of surgency are often impulsive, approaching things they are excited about without pausing or thinking. Their joyful, exuberant behaviors can be ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...