In a series of studies, we differentiated the neural and behavioral phenotypes of impulsivity in pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), two pediatric illnesses with overlapping symptoms of inattention, poor behavior control and impulsivity. In a first study...
Impulse control and ADHD In the case of someone with ADHD, whose brain has developed differently, the frontal lobe operates in an atypical way.Poor impulse controlis therefore common in these individuals. A child who cannot control their impulses may doodle in class, fidget, or talk t...
Executive functions, including impulse control and decision-making, can be impacted by dysfunctions in the prefrontal cortex. Brain structure and function in someone with ADHD may not look the same as in someone without the disorder, for example. Brain chemistry is also impacted. Neurotransmitters ...
Our nursing guide covers the causes, diagnosis, management, and nursing care plan for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
form (Daytrana) are now available, allowing children who havedifficulty swallowingpills to benefit from medication. Both the methylphenidate and amphetamine classes of stimulants are felt to positively affect the neurochemical transmitters of the brain that moderate attention, arousal, and impulse control...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children and adults globally. It causes difficulties with focus, attention, and impulse control. However, many people don’t recognize that some of these obstacles may not arise simply from the brain. Visual processing issues ...
Facts about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a common childhood condition that can be treated. ADHD may affect certain areas of the brain that allow problem solving, planning ahead, understanding others’ actions, and impulse control. ...
(Goals, e.g.,When I’m upset,I have difficulty concentrating), Impulse Control Difficulties (Impulse, e.g.,When I’m upset,I become out of control), Lack of Emotional Awareness (Awareness, e.g.,When I’m upset,I acknowledge my emotions), Limited Access to Emotion Regulation Strategies ...
Pathological Gambling and ADHD share a common feature of impulsivity. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), classifies Gambling Disorder as an addictive disorder. Historically, Pathological Gambling was classified as an impulse-control disorder in the ...
ADHD medicationscan improve your attention and impulse control. But they can’t solve all the behavioral issues the condition can cause. That’s where coaching can help. ADHD coaching If you want to get more organized and more productive, you may want to work with an ADHD coach. They can ...