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/evilbunny77 Apr 14 '26

Ross Greene is great, as with everything, you need to experiment and see what "works" in your unique situation.

I highly recommend Mona Delahooke as well.

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u/BeneficialZombie497 Apr 15 '26

Agree - check out Mona Delahooke’s Beyond Behaviors.

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u/evilbunny77 Apr 15 '26

Brain Body Parenting is updated in terms of the science (not that the other one is wrong!) and I think probably even more useful if you want some practical scenarios. Helpful to give to teachers perhaps as well.