The Child Development Unit (CDU)at Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI) offers a supportive environment for parents and caregivers, providing resources and clinical services to aid in the nurturing of young children.
Our resources cover various aspects of child development, including guidance on screen time, sleep hygiene and managing challenging behaviours. The CDU also evaluates and supports children with developmental and behavioural concerns including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental delays and learning difficulties.
If you need assistance with your child’s development, consider consulting with our developmental and behavioural paediatricians.
For more information about the NUH Child Development Unit, click here.
For more resources to help you better care for your mental health, please click here.
Video Resources
Healthy Screen Time Guidelines for Young Children To maximise learning outcomes, children below 18 months should not engage in screen time. We provide a video series detailing interactive play techniques and engagement strategies for children at 4, 9 and at 18 months of age to support their development.
How to Help Your Child Wear A Mask For toddlers and young children who are reluctant to wear a mask, we offer a video with ten actionable strategies to assist parents in encouraging their children to wear a mask consistently.
DEAR DOCTOR Digital Case Discussion Series
DEAR DOCTOR is a digital case discussion series which aims to empower caregivers of children with special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
