What to Expect When You're Not Expecting ADHD by Penny Williams

'I endured a long learning curve when my son was diagnosed with ADHD,' says Williams. Whether your child’s diagnosis is new or you’ve been struggling for years, What to Expect is your instruction manual for effectively parenting your child with ADHD.Ģ015 International Book Awards Winner: Psychology & Mental HealthĢ014 USA Best Book Awards: Parenting & Family, Finalist AwardĪ self-proclaimed 'veteran' parent of a son with ADHD, Penny Williams is the creator of the award-winning website,, and a frequent contributor on parenting a child with ADHD for ADDitude Magazine, Healthline, and other parenting and special needs publications. Williams keeps it real, providing authentic, down in the trenches, trial-by-fire advice from a momma who has lived it, figuring it out one day at a time. She steers you through methodically learning about your child’s behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses, and how to use that knowledge to improve life for your child with ADHD and your entire family.ĭon’t be fooled though - this is not your typical book on ADHD. In What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting ADHD, Williams offers a 9-step plan to tame (much of) the chaos and turn (most of) the struggles into triumphs. The contrast between social expectations and genuine capability is stark but invisible with ADHD, creating challenges in all aspects of life.

There are guidebooks to set a parent’s expectations for pregnancy and caring for a baby, but not one step-by-step guide for the challenge of raising a child with ADHD… until now. Award-Winner! 2015 International Book Awards, winner of Psychology & Mental Health category!

What to Expect When You're Not Expecting ADHD by Penny Williams