6. How can I better handle the impulsive behaviour of the ADHD child?

6.1. ADHD children usually behave like children of a lower age group. Their impulse control "muscle" is still quite weak compared with children of the same age.

6.2. One of the reasons for the impulsive behaviour as explained by Tom Hartmann, is the ADHD child's unfilled need or "hunger" to "feel alive". Impulsive behaviours can also be observed in people suffering extreme physical hunger (it is unrealistic to expect these people to queue for their food when they have not eaten for days).

6.3. Below is a list of possible actions to reduce the problems of impulsive behaviour by ADHD children

• While the ADHD child is waiting for his turn, involve him in, or allow him to do, some other activities (ask him some questions about the surroundings, give him a picture book, etc.)
  
• Set and establish rules on answering questions (e.g. raise hands before raising question, not more than 3 questions per classroom period, etc.)
  
• Teach him waiting skills by asking him to wait (and slowly and deliberately increasing this waiting time) when he demands your attention.