🧠 Ask The Expert: ADHD Awareness – Spotting Early Signs in Kids

Did you know that many signs of ADHD can be mistaken for “just a phase”, and often go unnoticed until much later in childhood? Left unaddressed, ADHD can affect a child’s learning, confidence, and relationships, but early support can make a world of difference. This week on Ask The Expert, we’re joined by Keith Wang, Clinic Director of Bonfire Pediatrics Singapore, to help parents better understand how to spot early signs of ADHD, what’s considered typical behavior, and when it might be time to seek help. 📅 Keith will be answering selected questions on June 3, 2025 📥 Submit your questions now, and get expert answers right inside theAsianparent app! Whether you're wondering about your child’s attention span, constant movement, emotional regulation, or just not sure if something’s "normal", don’t stay in the dark. ➡️ Drop your questions today and get clarity from a trusted expert.

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doc can screen time leads to adhd??? i never give my daughter screen time (2 yo (the oldest) 10 mo (the youngest), but you know, my parents always say i'm exagerrating 😭

Keith Wang

Clinic Director, Bonfire Pediatrics

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Hi Mummy, you're not exaggerating at all! You're being smart and thoughtful, and I'm so happy that you are so disciplined - keep it up! Screen time doesn’t cause ADHD, but too much of it, especially before age 2, will rewire the brain negatively, affecting attention, sleep, and emotional regulation. MOH has real guidance on this that you can share with your parents (i.e ""chenghu say, not i say""). At this age, your kids' brains need more face-to-face play, movement, and human interaction. So limiting screens during this stage isn’t being extreme - it’s giving their brain what it actually needs to grow well. You're doing a great job, even if the older generation doesn’t always understand why! MOH guidance on screentime usage: https://www.moh.gov.sg/others/resources-and-statistics/guidance-on-screen-use

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