Understanding and Managing Impulsivity in Children

This chapter delves into various examples and types of impulsivity in children, exploring how it manifests in different situations and can be present in subtle ways beyond ADHD. It discusses the impact of impulsivity on academic, emotional, and social success, emphasizing the need for research through gamified tasks and understanding traits like motor impulsivity and choice impulsivity. The chapter also highlights the importance of environmental influences, consistency, routines, and clear consequences in supporting children with impulsive behaviors for their adaptation and development of impulse control.