Two Eye Exercises to increase attention and reduce impulsivity in ADHD children. Another free article from the Family Clinic Eye Exercises to Increase Attention and Reduce Impulsivity. Impulsivity is doing whatever comes to the mind without thinking about the consequences.
Eyes have an important role in attention skills.
Some scientist have observed that when the eyes are focused on a task, the person is able to concentrate. When the eyes shift their gaze, the mind automatically processes another thought. At this point the child may lose attention and get off task. This shift or movement of the eyes in some ADHD individuals is automatic and seemingly not under the person's control. An observed characteristic of some ADHD individuals is their inability to follow simple instructions related to focusing visually on two objects in succession.