CHILD, ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH
Early Intervention Is Key
Child And Adolescent Psychologist
Promises is home to some of the best child and adolescent psychologists in Singapore. Our child and adolescent psychologists are dedicated to helping families, and are bound by a deep conviction that every child and adolescent has the potential to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, if they are allowed to…
ADHD Test
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that affects a person’s ability to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours. ADHD can also express itself in children and can typically be detected from age 5 onwards…
Autism Test
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions evidenced by difficulties in communicating and social interaction, restricted interests, repetitive behaviours, and other symptoms that impede one’s ability to function properly in various areas of life…
Educational Psychologist
Our educational psychologists deal with children and adolescents with the educational setting as a backdrop, with the goal of maximising your child’s learning potential. In 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rated Singapore as having the best education system in the world. As vital as education is, both local and international school systems can be very stressful environments for their students…
Our Child & Adolescent Team includes:
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ADDRESS:
#09-22/23, Novena Medical Center,
10 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307506.
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Mon to Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat: 9am – 3pm (Clinical Services Only)
TELEPHONE:
+65 6397 7309
FAX:
+65 6397 7301
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