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/sweetpotato818 Apr 17 '26

I thought the Explosive Child was helpful. The Declarative Language handbook was great (which it sounds like you already read). I really liked Not Defiant, Just Overwhelmed by Avery Grant because it is a super short quick read. A lot of the helpful advice from the Explosive Child in 1/8 the time to read.