Ask The Expert: ADHD Awareness Month

This October, in honor of #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we’re bringing you an exclusive session on Understanding ADHD: Insights, Tips, and Strategies with Dr. Vivien Yang, a Registered Educational & Child Psychologist and Founder of Bloom Child Psychology. 🧠 When: October 25th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 4 - 5 PM (SGT) 📍 Where: theAsianparent App Dr. Yang will share her expertise on managing ADHD, offer valuable tips for parents, and answer your most pressing questions about ADHD in children and teens. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights from an expert in the field! Got questions? Start dropping them in the comments below, and Dr. Yang will answer them live during the session! Mark your calendar and download theAsianparent App to join the conversation on October 25th. Let’s raise awareness and build a supportive community together! ❤️ #ADHD #AskTheExpert #ParentingTips #ChildPsychology #ADHDAwareness

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Hi Doc... My 5-year-old struggles to focus during simple tasks and gets easily distracted.... Could this be a sign of ADHD, or is it just a phase that will improve with age?

Dr Vivien Yang

Registered Educational & Child Psychologist at Bloom Child Psychology

1y ago

Yes, difficulties with focusing and distractibility are potential signs, but they are only 2 out of the 18 symptoms of ADHD (both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive presentations). It’s hard to tell without a proper assessment, but you could check the full list of symptoms here https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-test-for-kids/ or here https://caddac.ca/about-adhd/ages-0-6-yrs/ and consider if these behaviours are present both in school and at home and occurs across a variety of tasks/activities.

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