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ADHD in Adolescence: A Focus on Impulsivity

Tim Bilkey M.D. on May 16, 2013

A tall, wiry man-boy in his early twenties, Ugo enjoys jumping off his parents’ two-story roof, doing BMX bicycle stunts in a half-pipe, and hitching skateboard rides by hanging on to the bumper of passing cars. Ugo is an adrenaline junkie—and has the scars and hospital bills to prove it. Ugo is impulsive.

A tall, wiry man-boy in his early twenties, Ugo enjoys jumping off his parents’ two-story roof, doing BMX bicycle stunts in a half-pipe, and hitching skateboard rides by hanging on to the bumper of passing cars. Ugo is an adrenaline junkie—and has the scars and hospital bills to prove it. Ugo is impulsive.

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Impulsivity: A Symptom of ADHD

Tim Bilkey M.D. on March 24, 2013

Tegan was always impulsive. As a child, she loved adrenaline-like activities and literally would swing in the trees, just like she was in gym class, swinging on the parallel bars. Numerous trips to the ER were a consequence. As a young adult, impulsive decision making – quitting school, quitting jobs impulsively and spending money without considering a budget – was common.

Tegan was always impulsive. As a child, she loved adrenaline-like activities and literally would swing in the trees, just like she was in gym class, swinging on the parallel bars. Numerous trips to the ER were a consequence. As a young adult, impulsive decision making – quitting school, quitting jobs impulsively and spending money without considering a budget – was common.

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ADHD and Women: A Vastly Under-Recognized Condition

Tim Bilkey M.D. on December 20, 2012

On her Brownie overnight camping trip, instead of a teddy bear, she brought a six-pack and a flare gun. Zoe was a very busy little girl.

On her Brownie overnight camping trip, instead of a teddy bear, she brought a six-pack and a flare gun. Zoe was a very busy little girl.