🧠 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, I knew so many kids labelled ADHD these days. idk if they're really diagnosed for that??? i mean they look ok to me... yes some of them have this extreme behavior but they're just kids right. and even in adults too, i know people who self diagnosed like "i think i might have adhd" How do we know for sure and avoid over-diagnosing?

Keith Wang

Clinic Director, Bonfire Pediatrics

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Hi Mummy, thanks for your question. ADHD isn’t diagnosed just because a child has ""extreme behaviors"". A proper diagnosis takes time - we look at behavior across different settings (home, school), over a period of time, and only if it’s truly affecting the child’s ability to learn, focus or connect. It’s not based on one tantrum or one noisy classroom. And yes - a lot of adults relate to ADHD traits online, but unless it’s formally assessed by a trained psychologist or doctor, it’s just a guess. So to avoid over-diagnosing, we stick to structured assessments, detailed observations, and input from people who know the child well. Remember, all kids want to do well if you give them the right environment to do so - even ADHD kids!

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