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Parent First,
ADHD Later
A practical, youth-informed guide that helps parents understand what may be going on in the mind of an ADHD teen — and respond with greater connection, clarity, and confidence.
What This Book Is About
- Written by Jerome J Wong, a neurodivergent youth, from the teen's perspective
- Explores real, everyday ADHD parenting moments — not textbook scenarios
- Explains what may be happening in the ADHD teen's brain during difficult moments
- Offers practical tools, flowcharts, and strategies for each situation
- Includes a self-care section in every chapter — because parents matter too
- Contributing insights from Moonlake Lee, ADHD parent and advocate
A Look Inside
Chapter 1 — Waking Up Is Not As Simple As It Sounds
The 3 Universal Principles framework
9 Chapters
Each chapter covers a real parenting moment with:
- Why This Happens — the brain science behind the behaviour
- Tools — practical strategies to try
- Flowcharts — step-by-step decision guides
- Caring for You — self-care prompts for parents
01Waking Up Is Not As Simple As It Sounds
02The Messy Room
03The Homework Battle
04Screen Time Struggles
05Emotional Outbursts
06Social Situations
07The Morning Rush
08Motivation and Procrastination
09Self-Care and Burnout
Bonus Sections
- ADHD 101 — a plain-language primer on what ADHD is and isn't
- Moonlake's Perspective — insights from an ADHD parent and late-diagnosed adult
- Resources — curated list of support organisations and further reading
- Glossary of key ADHD terms used throughout the book
"This is a book written by a teen, for parents — so you can finally understand what your child might not be able to say."
Thoughtfully Designed to Open Fully
- Uses Swiss Binding — pages lie completely flat for easier reading
- Exposed spine is intentional — a design choice, not a flaw
- Durable and practical for repeated use
The book opens fully, and stays open — just like the conversations it encourages.