Summary of The Explosive Child

The Explosive Child is a book written by Dr. Ross W. Greene to help parents and professionals understand and work with specific challenging behaviors of children exhibiting Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Autism, and other related disorders. In this book, Greene discusses the complexities of child behavioral psychology, explains what causes these explosive behaviors, and outlines a positive approach to managing such behaviors. He details the 8 key skills of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach, which serves as an alternative to traditional punishment methods such as time-outs, sticker charts, and restrictions. The book is designed to provide parents and professionals solutions to managing these chronic and difficult behaviors.