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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Doc... I’ve noticed that my child has difficulty following instructions and staying focused during activities (she is 2 yo now). How can I differentiate between typical toddler behavior and signs of ADHD?

Dr Vivien Yang

Registered Educational & Child Psychologist at Bloom Child Psychology

12mo ago

ADHD is usually diagnosed only after the age of 4, as it can indeed be difficult to distinguish between typical toddler behaviour and ADHD symptoms. For your child, we also need to rule out if the difficulties following instructions and staying focused could be due to other reasons, such as weakness in language understanding, hearing/vision issues or anxiety. At this young age, I would encourage you to continue supporting her ability to focus and follow instructions through play-based activities, using visual supports like pictures and gestures to scaffold (not just verbal).

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