Dr Tammi Quek Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics Clinic

19/09/2024

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/youth-depression-anxiety-stress-social-media-body-image-cyberbullying-4617641

About 1 in 3 young people aged between 15 and 35 years in Singapore reported experiencing severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and/or stress.

19/09/2024

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/why-some-kids-fall-when-they-get-home-from-school

Kids often keep it together during school and then fall apart at home. Learn why some kids are upset and angry when they get home from school, and how to help.

19/09/2024

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/8-ways-to-help-your-grade-schooler-learn-social-cues

Following social cues is a key social skill for kids. Learn how to help your child notice and interpret social cues.

15/09/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-in-the-classroom-school-behavior/

ADHD in the classroom is easy to mistake for carelessness, defiance, laziness, or a learning difference. Here are the 7 ADD symptoms that educators seldom recognize at school — and solutions for each.

12/09/2024

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/why-do-kids-misbehave

Not sure why your child misbehaves? Learn about some common behavior problems and what might be causing them.

08/09/2024

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/early-math-equals-future-success/?utm_campaign=Weekly%20NL&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Nway-V_aZ_2mQLQO-jVIf3XfMmGB5DpW94JLojg71QZ-DHUnMGH4GkpNkDhYgaMRhjYsFxJqmmVayYvXnV7OUcQANEw&_hsmi=322478530&utm_content=322478530&utm_source=hs_email

Research suggests early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early reading skills — but preschools aren't teaching them.

05/09/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/neurodivergent-students-guide-school-success/

Use this action plan to devise the best year yet for students with ADHD. Click each image below to learn how to strengthen executive functions, control impulses, focus when it matters, organize and manage time, build self-confidence, remember not to forget, prioritize important tasks, complete homew...

01/09/2024

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-non-verbal-learning-disorder/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2024-08-27&utm_content=what-is-non-verbal-learning-disorder

Discover what NVLD is, a learning disorder affecting non-verbal skills like pattern recognition, concept understanding, and social interaction.

29/08/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-stimulants-medication-fear/

First-line medications used to treat ADHD are among the most rigorously studied, with decades of supporting evidence. So why do fears about their use persist?

25/08/2024

https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-girls-and-women

Click here for information on autism in girls and autism in women. Experts agree that women and girls are more likely to be underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed or diagnosed with autism later in life.

22/08/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/self-regulation-sesame-street-adhd-children/

Emotional self-regulation is a complex neurological function. It helps us pay attention to shifting stimuli, evaluate them, and respond in appropriate ways. When it is lacking — as it is for many children with ADHD — parents often struggle to explain and teach “self-control.” This is where t...

18/08/2024

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gep-gifted-education-programme-primary-schools-national-day-rally-2024-ndr-4553116

The Gifted Education Programme will be discontinued in its current form, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his first National Day Rally speech.

18/08/2024

https://childmind.org/article/how-discipline-toddlers/

Learn when and how to discipline toddlers. As they test their independence, setting and enforcing limits lays the groundwork for good behavior.

15/08/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/adhd-in-girls-women/

Girls with ADHD are called many things before they ever receive an accurate diagnosis. Here is everything you need to know about ADHD in girls and women, so you – or your daughter – don’t slip through the cracks.

11/08/2024

https://childmind.org/article/do-kids-outgrow-adhd/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2024-07-30&utm_content=do-kids-outgrow-adhd

No, they don't, but symptoms change as they get older and they can learn skills to manage their ADHD symptoms effectively. The list of adults with ADHD features musicians, artists, business leaders, scientists, and many who’ve changed the world.

08/08/2024

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-anxious-kids-in-social-situations/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2024-07-16&utm_content=how-to-help-anxious-kids-in-social-situations

Tips for parents who want to help sensitive or reluctant children join other kids in play and group activities. The secret is baby steps and praise.

04/08/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/athletes-with-adhd-sports-legends-role-models/

An ever-growing list of elite athletes with ADHD from across the wide world of sports.

31/07/2024

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Parents-of-Young-Children-Put-Down-Your-Smartphones.aspx

​Children gain communication and social skills through listening, talking, reading, singing, and playing with their parents—imporant interactions lost while you are on a smartphone. Learn more here.

28/07/2024

https://childmind.org/article/why-autism-diagnoses-are-often-delayed/

Learn why autism diagnoses are delayed when children are diagnosed with ADHD or sensory processing issues instead. How to make sure your child gets a good evaluation to avoid delay in important early intervention.

21/07/2024

https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/communicating-relationships/communicating/paying-attention-asd

These 6 strategies can help autistic children with paying attention: interesting activities, clear instructions, talk, modelling, transitions and mindfulness.

14/07/2024

https://childmind.org/article/help-kids-deal-cyberbullying/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=cmi-update-2024-07&utm_content=help-kids-deal-cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of digital-communication tools (such as the Internet and cell phones) to make another person feel angry, sad, or scared, usually again and again.

14/07/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-in-teens/?ecd=wnl_additude_240706_cons_adhd_parent&goal=0_d9446392d6-82fc26e499-288028401

11/07/2024

https://childmind.org/article/children-and-antipsychotic-medications-child-mind-institute/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2024-07-02&utm_content=children-and-antipsychotic-medications-child-mind-institute

Antipsychotic medications are used in kids to reduce aggression, irritability and other severe behavior problems. They have serious side effects so should be monitored carefully by a doctor.

07/07/2024

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/resource-library-for-families/developmental-language-disorder/

By making a donation, fundraising for us, or supporting our campaigns, you can help create a brighter future for children across the UK today.

04/07/2024

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx

30/06/2024

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/help-for-families/ages-and-stages/

27/06/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/time-management-skills-organization-help-adhd/

23/06/2024

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-co-regulation/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=pub-ed-nl-2024-06-18&utm_content=what-is-co-regulation

Co-regulation can help kids learn to manage their emotions but also requires managing your own.

20/06/2024

https://www.additudemag.com/executive-functioning-skills-activities-summer-adhd/amp/

School isn’t the only place to sharpen executive functions. Take advantage of the summer months to build EF skills with activities like sports, gardening, field trips, and more.