Unlocking ADHD in Singapore | Practical Resources and Support

Unlocking ADHD is a registered charity and social service agency in Singapore that started with a mission to Empower ADHDers and their Families to Live Life to the Fullest.

We provide practical resources and support to those who are living with ADHD in Singapore to help them identify their strengths and unlock their full potential. Most importantly, we want to bring hope to the ADHD community and provide safe and supportive space for ADHDers and their families to thrive.

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Personal Stories from ADHDers

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Mothership – Youths with ADHD (October 2021)

Unlocking ADHD volunteers Megan Tan and Chong Ing Kai were interviewed for Mothership, sharing their different journeys of living with ADHD—Megan being diagnosed at age 21, and Chong Ing Kai […]

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Jamela Law – Sharing her vision through fashion, digital design and storytelling

Baëlf Design founder Jamela Law has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Vogue Talent Prize 2023, organized by the Vogue Singapore Foundation. She was given the opportunity to create […]

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Western Independent – The Fight for Attention (December 2022)

Unlocking ADHD was mentioned as a resrouce when exploring everyday Singaporeans and their stories with ADHD. In Singapore, disability-related stigmas and stereotypes hinder the recognition and support for invisible disabilities […]

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The Awakening

Unlocking ADHD volunteer Sharon Chin shares her story about the moment when she realized that she had ADHD in her 40s and how she plans to move forward after her […]

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Key Steps to Thriving with ADHD

Unlocking ADHD writer Naline Virabhak shares key takeaways from the “Thriving with ADHD: Unlocking Ferrari brains, strengthening bicycle brakes” webinar held in conjunction with ADHD Awareness Month. October is ADHD […]

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Making Peace with ADHD: Self-Compassion and Second Chances

Unlocking ADHD community member Dr Patrick Liew shares how failures, second chances and self-compassion enable him to push boundaries to attain his goals Untold Secrets: Making Peace with my Past […]

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Leading with ADHD Strengths: A Shining Light for the Greater Good

Unlocking ADHD contributor Reuben Yue delves into the colorful life of multi-hyphenate Jack Sim, and explores how his story can be a conduit of hope to ADHDers and his strengths […]

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AsiaOne – The Strengths of ADHD (October 2022)

Bernadette Loh, a trainee lawyer & a volunteer under Unlocking ADHD, shares of her decision to pursue a career in law. She was deeply influenced by her encounter with the […]

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Smart but Lazy? (or Twice Exceptional?): Ash’s Story

Unlocking ADHD volunteer Ash shares his journey to getting an ADHD diagnosis while studying – and how finding a community helped him to find support and empowerment. When I was […]

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An Unconventional Route to my ADHD Diagnosis – Jae’s Story

Unlocking ADHD volunteer Jae shares her unconventional route to getting an ADHD diagnosis on her own, and offers advice to university students who are looking for avenues to get an […]

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Unlocking ADHD celebrated ADHD Awareness Day with a stakeholder event based on the theme Thriving with ADHD.

The event featured
- Welcome by Professor Tan Sze Wee, Chairman of Unlocking ADHD
- Opening Address by Shawn Huang, Member of Parliament
- Keynote by Professor Daniel Fung, CEO of IMH on The ADHD Paradox
- Panel discussion on Thriving with ADHD (Moderated by Grace Yeoh, Senior Journalist at CNA, comprising Dr Adrian Loh (Psychiatrist), Dr Delina Swee, (Educator), Breyl Frances (Coach/Parent of ADHD youth) and Aaron Yeo (Entrepreneur, Adult ADHDer)
- Highlights of the Understanding Needs Community Study on ADHD in Singapore
- Launch of RESTART - The ADHD Starter Kit
- Donor Appreciation
- Networking Reception

Download the Highlights of the Community Study at https://bit.ly/understandingneeds-factsheet

Read the write up of the event at https://bit.ly/ADHDAwarenessDay2023-LI

To learn more about Unlocking ADHD and access resources on ADHD including links to support groups and stories of Singaporean ADHDers, visit https://bit.ly/UA-Linktree

ADHD Awareness Day 2023 - Thriving with ADHD

Seth Perler is a well known Executive Function (EF) Coach and founder of annual The Executive Function Online Summit (TEFOS). Seth has a heart for students, teachers and parents impacted by ADHD symptoms. Seth looks at the underlying issues that cause resistance and emphasises that a strong relationship between parent and child is critical for buy-in. He also shares practical strategies to help manage life better.

Watch Seth's webinar for Unlocking ADHD on the topic of Demystifying Executive Function at https://youtu.be/5qm7xISKmjc

For more information on Seth's approach to EF coaching and managing ADHD symptoms in school and life, check out www.sethperler.com

Thank you, Seth, for your message of encouragement.

Seth Perler's birthday greeting for Unlocking ADHD (2023)

✅ Why are smart or otherwise capable students not performing at their potential?

✅ How can you support your child and create a conducive environment at home/school?
✅ What can you do about motivating unmotivated kids?
✅ Is there a way to overcome resistance or pushback?

Seth Perler, Helping Struggling Students Shine, is a well-known Executive Function (EF) Coach, educator, vlogger, and guy who cares about seeing outside-the-box kids succeed. He is also an ADHDer who knows first hand, the challenges of dealing with failure, lack of motivation and regulating attention.

Please visit Seth Perler's website - www.sethperler.com for more resources on Executive Functioning (EF). Seth also graciously has a free gift for the Unlocking ADHD community to access resources on EF - https://sethperler.com/vip-gift/

Visit Unlocking ADHD for more information and resources on ADHD in Singapore (www.unlockingadhd.com)

Please make a donation to support the work that our charity does to empower ADHDers and their families to live life to the fullest - https://bit.ly/donate2UA. Thank you for your generosity.

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00:00:00 About Seth Perler
00:01:23 Intro To Demystifying EF
00:03:30 Seth’s Resources + VIP Gift
00:04:34 Relatable Quotes
00:07:01 Good Enough EF; Not Perfect; Building The Right Foundation
00:08:19 ADHD vs EF
00:09:48 Legitimacy; Understanding What's Going On
00:12:01 - 1. Healthy Skepticism (System)
00:13:03 - 2. Buy-in & Ownership
00:14:03 - 3. Secure Relationship
00:15:28 - 3a. Real Relationships - Friends, Family, Sense of Belonging, "I Matter"
00:16:27 - 4. Deep Inner Work
00:17:36 - 5. How To Build?
00:18:13 - 5a. Excavate
00:20:04 - 5b&c Foundation & Framing
00:20:45 - 5d. Finishing Details
00:20:51 - 6. Build What?
00:21:16 - 7. Edukare
00:21:48 - 8. Final Ingredients
00:22:42 - What Is Executive Function?
00:26:15 - The Story And The Body
00:28:51 - Attachment Theory
00:29:30 - Neurodiversity
00:30:18 - 4 EF & Neurodiversity Problems
00:31:14 The Dip
00:31:46 Shame
00:32:40 - #1 Problem = Resistance
00:32:53 - Frankenstudy - Personalisation
00:34:01 Aspects Of Executive Function
00:37:52 SNO: Sunday Night Overhaul
00:40:57 Overview: Why Building The Foundation Is Important
00:44:48 Question 1: Lack Of Motivation vs Urgency
00:53:51 Question 2: Underperformance + Parent Anxiety
01:02:38 Question 3: Resistance + Avoidance
01:08:59 Question 4: Interest Waning + Procrastination
01:16:55 How To Manage Phone + Device Usage
01:23:22 Live Question: How To Reconcile Being Diagnosed With ADHD In My Thirties?
01:30:25 Closing
01:33:33 UA Donations + Support Groups

Demystifying Executive Function-Helping Struggling Students to Shine (Seth Perler+Unlocking ADHD)

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