As a foster/adoptive mother to four children with RAD and two decades of experience as a pediatric RN with a psychology degree, I can attest to every single word of this book being true and valid.

I received zero education about RAD in my nursing classes nor psychology classes. In child psychology RAD was simply explained as being extremely rare and the abbreviation spelled out. In my foster care classes, a similar introduction was made. If someone zoned out for a minute, they would have missed it. In an effort to make sense of the absurd behaviors that terrorized our family, I learned about it through continuing education, foster care themed books, and foster/adoptive support groups online. It took a dozen or more therapists to even acknowledge RAD was a thing and many more attempts to nail that down as a diagnosis. RAD is rare in the general population (although prison system overloading makes you wonder), but it is not that rare in fostered/adopted children. Foster/adoptive parents in particular deserve thorough and frequent training on this topic.

Families like mine are struggling! We desperately need help! We need professionals to wake up and be willing to keep educating themselves. There is always something new to learn. Do not remain close minded and lazy. Lives depend on you!

Every therapist, doctor, nurse, social worker, foster/adoptive parent, OT, PT, speech therapist, teacher, school counselor, principal, child care worker, children’s ministry worker, police officer, and every friend/family member of a parent of a child with RAD needs to read this book! The author bravely spoke the words echoed by every RAD parent. If you do not understand RAD (which is normal), read this book! If you ever doubted a RAD parent’s seemingly crazy stories, read this book!

Thank you, Keri Williams, for shining a light on RAD.

Keri Williams has taken one of the most difficult subjects affecting parents and everyone in our society at this time, the heartwrenching trauma in our children and its effects on families, and written the most insighful, succinct and educated book on RAD we have found to date. A MUST READ for every parent/grand with traumatized children, and amazing small gift for families, educators, professionals. We no longer need struggle to explain RAD, Keri has done it for us. Thank You so much Keri!! What a resource!!
There are not enough stars to represent how important this tool is for us right now. Phenomenal piece of work!!

Keri captures the reality of a RAD families and their daily struggles perfectly in her book RAD: The essential book for parents. As a RAD mom, and trauma recovery advocate, I highly recommend it to families considering adoption of a child with multiple caregivers in early years, trauma, abuse or neglect. Having a realistic viewpoint of what could become your reality can help equip families mentally, emotionally and physically for what they may encounter. For current RAD families, the book will be an essential tool to share your struggles with your child’s support system. You’ll also know you are not alone in your RAD journey and challenges. Very impressed with this book.

Keri Williams has taken one of the most difficult subjects affecting parents and everyone in our society at this time, the heartwrenching trauma in our children and its effects on families, and written the most insighful, succinct and educated book on RAD we have found to date. A MUST READ for every parent/grand with traumatized children, and amazing small gift for families, educators, professionals. We no longer need struggle to explain RAD, Keri has done it for us. Thank You so much Keri!! What a resource!!

There are not enough stars to represent how important this tool is for us right now. Phenomenal piece of work!!

Please read this book if you are considering adoption or have adopted a “difficult” child. RAD is no joke or to be taken lightly. It has torn my world up side down. I’m thankful for this resource and the honest author!!! The resources in the book are a blessing.

This book is spot on for parents raising a child with RAD! Thank you for writing & raising awareness for this mental disorder, that’s many know nothing about. Thank you for letting parents also know that they are not alone and their feelings are real.

This book nails it!! I no longer feel alone or crazy!! From the dad who doesn’t want to believe the manipulation and lies, to discovering my bio child is a glass child.

FINALLY!!! An easy read that can be shared with friends & family. Relieved to have found this book. Thank you!

Please read this book if you are considering adoption or have adopted a “difficult” child. RAD is no joke or to be taken lightly. It has torn my world up side down. I’m thankful for this resource and the honest author!!! The resources in the book are a blessing.

I think as parent(s) we prepare for anything, give everything and expect nothing.We all hope that by subscribing to that philosophy that everyone will live happily ever after at the end. Yeah, not so much in this case. I read this book as an additional resource for PPT/PRIDE classes. I’d recommend this to any foster or adoptive parents before you do that “behaviors” form the agency asks you to fill out. I found the info more informative coming from a parent’s POV (who is with the child 24/7) rather than a shrink or a social worker who spends only 1 or 2 hours/wk with the child.

This is the clearest, most honest book on Reactive Attachment Disorder I have read. Williams presents what is known about RAD—by experts, other RAD parents, and her own experience—in an easily-read format and style. She writes hopefully but also honestly, realistically, and unflinchingly. As a mom to two children with RAD, I related to every story, every description, every heartache. I especially appreciated her chapter, “10 Ugly Truths You Must Know”—I wish I had these words before my own harrowing experiences with RAD. Through practical advice on everything from mental health professionals to medication, Williams’ book echoes with the truth RAD parents most need to hear: we are not alone.

This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who even suspects that their adopted child may have Reactive Attachment Disorder. It gives insight into the disorder and how parents should proceed if their child is exhibiting RAD symptoms. I wish it had been available to me 12 years ago!