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The Explosive Child (Paperback)

by Ross W. Greene (Author)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins; New edition edition (1 Feb 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0060931027
ISBN-13: 978-0060931025
Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 13.5 x 1.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 316,372 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Offers techniques for helping chronically inflexible children, shows how brain-based deficits contribute to these problems, suggests ways to calm things down.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory reading for parents and teachers of "exploders", 2 May 1999

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This review is from: The Explosive Child (Hardcover)

As a parent of an explosive child for 7 years, and a teacher of special education for 22, I highly recommend The Explosive Child. Dr. Greene has been able to help me transcend years of my own frustration to see this type of child through brand new eyes. The book not only presents a plan for prioritizing goals, it teaches the parent how to instruct the child in negotiation, adjusting to disappointment, and handling frustration. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, it teaches adults how to reduce frustration in the child's environment, so explosive episodes are less likely to occur. Actual dialogue and scenarios from therapy sessions are used to illustrate these methods. Dr. Greene's subtle humor makes this an easy read with practical principles that can be implemented immediately.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide, 25 May 2002

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This guide has really made a difference to our lives. I had read other books which described time outs and other ways of punishing kids. This guy has really understood what makes these kids tick, and his understanding has made me understand what we were doing wrong as parents.

I couldn't recommend this book enough and will be buying copies for other parents who have these same kind of inflexible, explosive kids. It's a lifesaver.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book describes my childhood ..., 31 Dec 1998

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I can't really do more than echo the praises of other reviewers, but I wanted to add that this excellent book will be also be indispensible for many parents of children with autism, Asperger's syndrome or PDD-NOS. Most of the examples in the book focus on kids with ADHD or Tourette's, and the book only mentions PDD very briefly, but its wise advice would be equally relevant to verbal kids with autistic spectrum conditions who have rage attacks/tantrums, as many do.

I'm speaking from personal experience here - I have Asperger's syndrome (a mild autistic spectrum condition), and, looking back, as a child I definitely fitted the "inflexible-explosive" patterns described in the book. This book encapsulates all the wisdom my exhausted parents had to learn the hard way.

I already know of at least one parent of a teenager with AS who is currently finding the book absolutely lifesaving, and I've had to buy several copies to lend to people.

It's thoughtful, humane, and very practical. Very highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars explosive child
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This is an excellent book, recommended to me, but I would certainly pass that recommendation on. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Julie Greer

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it Now!
After many years of terrible guilt and extreme difficulties with a our six year old son, things are on the mend after reading this book. Read more

Published 9 months ago by T. Qurashi

5.0 out of 5 stars It does what it says on the tin!
My daughter has been chronically inflexible pretty much from the moment she was born. Parenting classes helped the problem somewhat. Read more

Published 21 months ago by Mrs. K. Munn

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! this book has transformed my child's life and family life.
If you have a child who seems to know the right buttons to press to make you cross. A child who seems inflexible in their thinking, easily frustrated and prone to explosive... Read more

Published on 25 Sep 2006 by Mrs. C. Gulliver

2.0 out of 5 stars Insightful information, but poor overall advice
I probably would have given the first half of this book this book 5 stars for the authors vivid understanding and explaination of just why some children are so inflexibe and... Read more

Published on 7 Oct 2001 by Derrick R. Bell

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book! A glance into how these kids think!
This book was pivotal in living through crisis with our child. Had it not been for the valuable insight on how chronically inflexible kids think, we could not have adjusted our... Read more

Published on 4 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! Someone who really understands!!!!!!!
If you live with an explosive child, you've probably tried all the behavior modification techniques out there. If your child is like mine, nothing has worked yet. Read more

Published on 1 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Describes my daughter perfectly -- I was moved to tears!
What a wonderful book -- after two years of therapy for my 8 year old -- I finally have found an approach that makes sense. Read more

Published on 12 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best understanding/parenting difficult kids help book
It's like the author has lived in our house with our child -- traditional behavior management doesn't work with our son, but the basket approach does. Read more

Published on 8 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for parents of extemly difficult children
This is the first book I have read that actually addresses my daughters disorder. It was great to find out I am not alone and there is help available. Read more

Published on 30 Dec 1998

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