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ADHD Resources And Support Groups In Singapore
Support Groups + Assessments + Schools
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders occurring in little humans & teenagers that can continue into adulthood, too. It is characterized by difficulty in concentrating and maintaining focus, paying attention, remembering, controlling behavior, following instructions and getting and staying organized. This may sound like your regular kid and, while most kids are not collected, old souls, these issues are very pronounced in those suffering from ADHD and severely affect the quality of their lives. Depending on the severity, the disorder causes kids amounts of stress and overwhelmedness their inexperienced minds and bodies aren’t prepared for – neither are their adult peers, who may be coping with the disorder for decades, and much less their worried parents, especially since medicine itself is still pretty perplexed by the issue. ADHD often co-occurs with other behavioral, developmental and learning disorders, leaving kids misunderstood and causing misdiagnoses and statistics of questionable reliability.
ADHD is outdatedly also referred to as ADD (attention deficit disorder), which we now know is only one of its 3 manifestations deemed inattentive ADHD. The other 2 kinds are hyperactive-impulsive and combined ADHD. But you probably already know the basics – the specificness of a particular manifestation is where it gets complicated. So, without further ado, here are the best resources and support groups for parents looking for information on ADHD in Singapore.
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LEARNING & MEDICAL SUPPORT: Assessments For ADD / ADHD In Singapore
The first thing to do when you suspect your child may have ADHD is to educate yourself on the issue, get an assessment and arm yourself and your little one with medical support. Then, you can begin the process of understanding the way your favorite little person is wired and learning how to weather the storm happening as a result! No one can turn it into a breeze, but these guys can definitely help you identify, test and navigate it:
Spark, www.spark.org.sg
Kids Therapy, kidstherapy.sg
SACAC Counselling, www.sacac.sg
Clarity and Focus Pte Ltd, www.claritynfocus.com/adhd-therapy
The Gifted Lab, www.gifted-sg.com/ADHD-TEST.html
Therapy Alliance, www.therapyalliance.com.sg/adhd-test/
The Early Intervention Centre, www.eic.sg
Spectrum Learning, www.spectrumlearning.com.sg/adhd/
Developmental & Behavioural Paediatric Services (NUH), Click here
Child Guidance Clinic, www.imh.com.sg/clinical/page.aspx
James Cook University Psychology Clinic, Click here
Department of Child Development (DCD) (KK Women's and Children's Hospital), Click here
Care Corner, www.carecorner.org.sg/ets.html
Nobel Psychological Wellness Clinic, Click here
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ADHD-SPECIALIZED DOCTORS IN SINGAPORE: Where To Get Medical Support?
Singapore has other founts of wisdom when it comes to ADHD – its specialized doctors. We highlight Dr. Nelson Lee, Dr. Lim Boon Leng and Gleneagles Hospital ADHD Specialists as experts who welcome you, your child, your questions & problems and tackle them in informed, experienced, productive ways.
Dr. Nelson Lee, psychwellnesscentre.com/ADHD.php
Dr. Lim Boon Leng, www.psywellness.com.sg/dr-lim-boon-leng/
Gleneagles Hospital ADHD Specialists, www.gleneagles.com.sg
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FACEBOOK GROUPS: Support Groups For ADHD In Singapore
More often than not, our most valuable source of comfort, but also useful info, are the people who are going through the same thing as us. Though nothing can replace a professional assessment and guidance, what we sometimes need to hear is what an invested layman can share with us. These Facebook groups provide a space for parents and caregivers of those with ADHD to confidentially share experiences, exchange ideas and support each other:
SPARK Singapore, www.facebook.com/ADHD.ParentSupport.SPARK
Singapore Special Needs and Parents, www.facebook.com/groups/Singaporespecialneedsandparents/
Special Needs Parents SG, www.facebook.com/groups/477365899094604/
ADHD Kids Care Support Group, www.facebook.com/groups/ADHDKIDSCARE/
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MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS CATERING TO SPECIAL NEEDS IN SINGAPORE:
Kids with ADHD are often misunderstood, so finding an environment that empowers their unique brains to fulfil their potential without the burden of "not keeping up" with their less burdened peers is key for their happiness. These Singapore schools cater to special educational needs and think outside the box (just like your kid probably does) to provide them with more suitable ways of learning:
White Lodge Kindergarten, www.whitelodge.edu.sg
MINDS, www.minds.org.sg/schools
Pathlight, www.pathlight.org.sg
Eden School, www.edenschool.edu.sg
St Andrews Autism Centre, www.saac.org.sg
St Clare School for Special Needs, www.saintclare.com.sg
Cannosian School, www.canossian.edu.sg
Dover Court Prep School, www.dovercourt.edu.sg
Kits4kids Special School, www.kits4kids.org
Delta Senior School, www.apsn.org.sg
The Learning Sanctuary, www.thelearningsanctuary.co.uk
Tanglin School, www.apsn.org.sg
Chaoyang School, www.apsn.org.sg
AWWA School, www.awwa.org.sg
Grace Orchard School, www.go.edu.sg
Genesis School, www.genesisschool.com.sg
Kidspace Learning Place, www.kidspace.com.sg
Katong School, www.apsn.org.sg
Metta School, www.mettaschool.edu.sg
Lighthouse School, www.lighthouseschool.org
Rainbow Centres, www.rainbowcentre.org.sg
Spastic Children’s Association School, www.spastic.org.sg
St Gerard’s International School, www.stgerards.com.sg
Windstedt School, www.winstedt.edu.sg
Integrated International School, www.iis.edu.sg
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MORE ADHD RESOURCES SINGAPORE: For Parents With ADHD Children
Of course, there is no definitive answer to the issues arising from the mysteries of the human brain. There's always more to learn, read, try out... So here are a couple more amazing resources for kids, parents and caretakers dealing with ADHD:
Melbourne Specialist International School, www.msis.edu.sg
Singapore Brain Development Centre, brain.com.sg/who-we-can-help/adhd-attention-issues
Additude, www.additudemag.com
LD Online, www.ldonline.org/article/5911
National Institute of Mental Health, www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Families for Life, www.familiesforlife.sg/discover-an-article/Pages/Parenting-Children-With-ADHD.aspx
Helpguide.org, www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-and-school.htm
Addiss, addiss.co.uk
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