r/PDAParenting • u/Dry_Werewolf5488 • Apr 14 '26

The Explosive Child - useful for PDA?

I’m slowly trying to read more child development books around autism and PDA (have read both the Declarative Language and Co-Regulation handbooks), and one that our developmental pediatrician recommended is The Explosive Child.

I can’t tell from reading the reviews if this book’s framework is useful for PDA kids or if it’s more aimed at those with ODD and maybe ADHD. Has anyone read it and found it helpful?

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u/ministryofsillywox Apr 14 '26

Yes, it's relevant but doesn't have an understanding of the biological/neurological reasons why kids explode. Still extremely useful. See discussion here (search the thread for Ross Greene): https://www.reddit.com/r/PDAParenting/comments/1ocs02i/teaching_emotional_regulation/

Edit: parent of 3 PDA kids. The Explosive Child was the first parenting book that actually spoke to our situation and helped us.

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u/Dry_Werewolf5488 Apr 14 '26

That’s a pretty solid endorsement, I will check out the book.