11/12/2025
“Just think before you act!”
If this worked for ADHD kids, they would. They’re trying.
Impulsivity in ADHD isn’t choice. It’s neurology.
Normal impulse control:
1. Prefrontal cortex recognizes impulse
2. Evaluates if it’s good idea
3. Sends “STOP” signal
4. Person chooses different action
Takes 0.5 seconds in typical brain.
In ADHD:
1. Impulse happens
2. Body acts
3. Prefrontal cortex arrives late like “wait, no”
4. Kid is already in trouble
They hit their sibling, grabbed the toy, or ran into the street before the “think first” part even showed up.
That 0.5 second gap that gives typical kids time to pause? Doesn’t exist yet.
This is why consequences, rewards, reminders only help so much. You’re trying to solve a wiring problem with motivation.
At Arise, we strengthen that prefrontal connection.
Specific functional neurology building neural pathways for impulse control.
Kids who were impulsive to the point of danger start developing self-control.
Not because they’re motivated. Because the neural pathway finally exists.
💬 Does your child act before thinking constantly? Comment IMPULSIVE to learn how we address this neurologically Share with someone that we can help!
