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Impulsiveness

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Impulsiveness is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

For kids diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Impulsiveness is one of four symptoms related to Attention according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Attention among kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are:

  1. Difficulty focusing or concentrating
  2. Difficulty paying attention
  3. Distractibility (or easily distracted)
  4. Inattentiveness (or not listening to others)

Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Impulsiveness

When parents mention Impulsiveness they also mention these other symptoms:

SymptomFrequencyNumber of mentions
Compulsive behaviorOften6 mentions
HyperactivityOften6 mentions
Difficulty regulating emotionsOften3 mentions
AnxietySometimes2 mentions
Difficulty focusing or concentratingSometimes2 mentions
Difficulty paying attentionSometimes2 mentions
Absent-mindednessSometimes1 mention
Acting outSometimes1 mention
Acting out at schoolSometimes1 mention
Day dreamingSometimes1 mention

Characteristics of Impulsiveness

How common is Impulsiveness?

Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 47.12% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Impulsiveness.

Percentage of kids with Impulsiveness by year of age

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This is based on a survey of 539 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Impulsiveness “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.

Frequency

OutcomePercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Continuously

7%

32 mentions
Hourly

0%

0 mentions
Daily

15%

69 mentions
Weekly

17%

78 mentions
Monthly

11%

49 mentions
Annually

4%

20 mentions
A Few / Several Times

10%

47 mentions
Once

3%

14 mentions
Never

31%

142 mentions

Severity

SeverityPercent of ChildrenTotal Mentions
Very Severe

10%

55 mentions
Severe

13%

72 mentions
Moderate

24%

127 mentions
Mild

19%

102 mentions
Not at All

34%

183 mentions

Discussion of Impulsiveness

What was your approach to Impulsiveness? What were the results?

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