About Us — StruggleSmart

About StruggleSmart

Parents and educators, walking this path with you.

We started StruggleSmart because we were once the parents googling symptoms at midnight, unsure where to turn. Now we share what we've learned — so you don't have to figure it out alone.

StruggleSmart founder with family

Our Mandate

Support the community. Share what we've learned. Educate parents who feel completely lost.

StruggleSmart exists for one reason: too many parents in Singapore find out their child has ADHD, dyslexia, or another learning difference — and then find almost nothing written for them in a language, tone, or context that actually helps. We're closing that gap, one honest article, one printable resource, one conversation at a time.

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Support the Community

A space built by parents and educators who've sat exactly where you're sitting now.

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Share What We've Learned

Real strategies, tested at home and in the classroom — not theory, not guesswork.

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Educate the Clueless (No Judgment)

If you're starting from zero, that's exactly who this is for. No question is too basic.

StruggleSmart workshop session

Why We Started

Because the resources we needed didn't exist yet.

Like many parents, our journey began with confusion — unfamiliar terms, long waitlists, and well-meaning advice that didn't quite fit our family's reality. We built StruggleSmart to be the resource we wish we'd had: bilingual, practical, and written by people who understand both the Singapore school system and the daily texture of raising a child who learns differently.

Today, that means a growing library of guides, a printable toolkit, workshops, and — soon — direct 1:1 support for families who want more than an article can give.

StruggleSmart founder

Meet the Founder

Grounded in real experience, not just research.

Our founder's commitment to this community goes beyond StruggleSmart itself — built on hands-on volunteering and formal training in special needs education.

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Volunteer, Rainbow CentreHands-on time with children with special needs, learning directly from educators and therapists on the ground.
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Special Needs Certification, AventisFormal coursework in special needs education, grounding StruggleSmart's guidance in structured, evidence-informed practice.
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Parent & Community AdvocateBuilding StruggleSmart alongside a growing network of parents and educators across Singapore.

Have a question, or just want to say hi?

Whether you're just starting to look into a diagnosis or you've been on this road for years, we'd love to hear from you.