In this study it was verified that children with impulsive behavior exhibits hasty action that occur in the moment without forethought and that have high potential to harm to the individual; that impulsive behavior would lead to aggressive behaviors such as engaging fights with others; and that impulsivity has a great impact on the education of a child. ... While according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V), impulsivity is a hasty action that occur in the moment without forethought and that have high potential to harm to the individual. ... Case Re...

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It was interesting to observe the third grade because I currently tutor some of the students in fifth grade at Thomas Ford. ... In my opinion, it does not exist more today at all, but it is just diagnosed more often so that the child, or even more importantly, the parent has a reason as to why their child is a little more active than their peers, or has more problems paying attention. ... I must say that labeling the child who appears to be shy, slow, and in their own world with ADHD is a new concept to me. ... But, isn't "hyperactivity disorder- the complete opposite of the shy child w...

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