Shyla Mathews

Executive Function Coach & Educational Therapist

I support

Children, adolescents, parents, and adults in Singapore with Executive Function Coaching and Educational Therapy, including individuals diagnosed with ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and other learning challenges.

My work

Integrates Executive Function Coaching with Educational Therapy (language and literacy), recognising that reading, writing, comprehension, and internal language are key foundations for planning, regulation, self-monitoring, and independence.

Support is designed strategically to reduce cognitive load and build sustainable systems for learning, growth, wellbeing, and daily life.

My Approach

Meet the person where they are. Help co-create the skills and systems to get them to where they want to be.

The Difference that is Shyla

1) Evidence-Based Support You Can Track

I use research-informed methods and practical tools that can be measured, reviewed, and adjusted over time, so progress is visible.

2) Seeing What Sits Beneath the Struggle

I bring deep experience in Executive Function to identify what's beneath both visible challenges (missed work, disorganisation, shutdown) and invisible ones (overload, anxiety, shame, low confidence, time blindness).

3) Strategic Design of Systems and Support

I do not just teach strategies; I help build the environment, routines, and systems that make follow-through more likely at school, at home, and in daily life.

4) Attuned to Building Real Independence

I am deeply attuned to creating the conditions where independence can actually emerge — step by step, with the right amount of structure and support.

5) Flexibility to Co-Create What Works

Coaching is personalised and collaborative. We co-create strategies and systems that fit the individual, so follow-through becomes realistic and repeatable.

Credentials and Qualifications

International Coaching Federation (ICF), Associate Certified Coach (ACC).
Certified Executive Function Coach (CIM-UK, Level 3 Advanced Certification)
Certified Youth Well-being & Resilience Coach (The Youth Coaching Institute, USA. ICF ACC)
Executive Function Skills Training for Coaching By Peg Dawson. Direct training under Dr Peg Dawson, a pioneering voice in the field of Executive Function. Co-author of the acclaimed Smart but Scattered series, her work has transformed how we understand and support children and teens struggling with attention, planning, and organisation. Dr Dawson's evidence-based strategies are not just about managing tasks; they're about empowering young minds to thrive independently.
Master of Arts (MA) Communication Management, University of South Australia
Post Graduate (PGD), Communication Management, Singapore Management University
Literacy Intervention Training & Experience
- Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences (DAS – Singapore)
- Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy Approach (USA)
- Lindamood-Bell® Programs for language comprehension and symbol imagery (USA)

Memberships

ICF ( International and Singapore Chapter)
Member of the Register of Educational Therapists (ASIA)
Safeguarding- registered and trained to prevent and protect children's physical and psychological health and well-being through childrensafeguarding.com

Workshops & Speaking Engagements

Jan 2026/ Professional Development Workshop/ EF–Informed Teaching

Melbourne International School
The GUILD International College
Designed and facilitated a 3-hour workshop for teachers and staff focused on Executive Function.

May 2024/ Master of Ceremonies (MC) – ADHD & Executive Function Workshop
Featuring Dr Sharon Saline

Served as MC and session facilitator for a two-day professional workshop focused on ADHD and Executive Function.

September 2023/ Subject Matter Expert – Executive Function & ADHD
National University of Singapore

Co-facilitated a workshop titled Demystifying Executive Functioning for Law Students, supporting undergraduate law students to understand Executive Function.