When people picture ADHD, they imagine a boy bouncing off the walls. So ADHD in girls — especially quiet, dreamy girls — is often the last thing anyone considers. Boys are diagnosed far more often. But many girls aren’t less likely to have ADHD — they’re more likely to be missed, sometimes until their teens […]
PSLE is over. It’s tempting to relax. But for many children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or anxiety, the bigger challenge comes next: secondary school changes almost everything at once. What changes Primary school Secondary 1 A few teachers who know your child well A different teacher for almost every subject Mostly one classroom Moving between […]
Some children make friends easily. Others hover at the edge of the playground, struggle to lose a game, or come home saying, “Nobody wants to play with me.” Social skills for kids can be taught and practised — and home is the safest place to start. Pick one skill at a time. 1. Play board […]
I recently watched an interview with MP Denise Phua, who spoke as an advocate and as a mother of an adult son with autism. Her reflections made me think about a question many families face: How do we define success for our children? We often picture a familiar path: good grades, university, a job and […]
A parent’s question about ADHD medication drew hundreds of comments in a support group. I can understand why. As a former teacher, a mother and a psychologist, I see different sides of the decision. As a teacher, I remember how difficult it was for a child who struggled to stay focused or manage impulses—and how […]
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