Why and how to look for impulsivity when evaluating for possible ADHD

This article was first published on October 1, 2023. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on October 2, 2023. The DSM®-5-TR (American Psychiatric Associations, 2013) diagnostic criteria for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) start by summarizing it (along with many other criteria, qualifications, and details that are not discussed here) as follows (emphases added by…