Penny Williams's Blog, page 56
January 20, 2015
Award-winning author releases second book to support parents of kids with ADHD
Pin ItThere are guidebooks to set a parent’s expectations for pregnancy and child development, but not one step-by-step guide for the challenge of raising a child with ADHD… until now. The contrast between expectations and genuine capability is stark but invisible with ADHD, creating challenges every moment in all aspects of life. In What to […]
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January 13, 2015
Looking through the ADHD/Autism lens
Pin ItI have worked very hard to try to understand my son’s life — theway he sees and feels the world through the lens of ADHD (and probable autism). It has taken me years of research, dedication, and a truly open mind to get to a point where I feel like I understand him and […]
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December 23, 2014
25 Things to Love about Your Child with ADHD
Pin ItAs Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Katherine Ellison said at the beginning of her foreword for my upcoming book, What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting ADHD, “being the parent of a child with ADHD is no frolic in the park.” Yep! The struggle is real. But, there’s joy there too, if you’re looking for it. […]
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December 2, 2014
When “smart” isn’t enough
Pin It“He’s smart enough to know better.” “He’s smart enough to do well in school.” “He’s smart enough to get straight A’s.” “He’s smart enough to follow instructions.” “He’s smart enough to pick up after himself.” I’ve heard them all, haven’t you? All the things our kids are “smart enough” to do, with no consideration […]
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November 10, 2014
Top 21 toys and tools for sensory seekers
Pin ItAn estimated 40-60% of children with either ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) have both conditions.Sensory Processing Disorderis a condition in which the body doesn’t react appropriately tosensory signals — certain parts of the brain don’t receive the information needed to correctly interpret sensory signals. Thiscreates challenges in everyday tasks and can result in […]
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November 4, 2014
Predictability, routine key for kids with ADHD
Pin ItSome people are thrill-seekers — they feel most alive when experiencing the unexpected. Some of us (hand raised) are worriers, avoiding all things unpredictable, but managing for the most part. Most kids with ADHD fall somewhere in the middle. They may not seek out dangerous activities for the thrill, but they feel most adept […]
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October 23, 2014
Giveaway! Win a copy of #WhatToExpectADHD before you can buy it.
Pin ItI am giving away 3 signed copies of my new book, What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting ADHD: A 9-step plan to master the struggles and triumphs of parenting a child with ADHD. Click on over to Goodreads below to enter the giveaway. Goodreads Book Giveaway What to Expect When You’re Not […]
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October 20, 2014
Making the right choices with ADHD
Pin ItMy son, Ricochet, had a birthday last week. He’s officially a preteen, now twelve years old. As we do each birthday for both of our kids, we asked him where he wanted to eat on his birthday. But, unlike his sister, he hemmed and hawed and couldn’t make up his mind. He kept answering, […]
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September 29, 2014
9 Calming Sensory Activities
Pin It9 calming sensory activities for kids with ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) ADHD and sensory processing issues often go hand-in-hand. My son, Ricochet, is a sensory seeker and the tools and techniques our occupational therapist has taught us are invaluable. Here are some of my favorite calming sensory activities, ready for you to […]
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September 17, 2014
10 things kids with ADHD (and their mommas) wish teachers knew
Pin ItThe contrast between expectations and actual ability is stark but invisible when it comes to ADHD. Individuals with ADHD don’t have any outwardly visible signs of having a disability. So, what happens is that ADHD behaviors are often interpreted as willful, defiant, oppositional, disobedient, and disrespectful. I think this istoughest for kids with ADHD […]
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