The Explosive Child

Description

We've all seen an "explosive child": one who exhibits intense temper outbursts, sudden mood swings, extreme noncompliance, and verbal and physical aggression. For parents who seem to have tried everything, finally there is hope. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Ross Greene provides a practical, compassionate approach to treating these children, who may be diagnosed with any of various psychiatric disorders, including oppositional-defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and Tourette's disorder. Drawing upon recent advances in the neurosciences and his extensive experience working with challenging children, Dr. Greene explains that they are not willfully destructive. Their behaviors stem from brain-based deficits in two critical developmental skills: flexibility and frustration tolerance. With Dr. Greene's sensitive, expert advice, you will find ways to defuse explosive episodes, reduce tension, and build a warm, lasting relationship with your child.

First Sentence

Jennifer, age eleven, wakes up, makes her bed, looks around her room to make sure everything is in its place, and heads into the kitchen to make herself breakfast.

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Other Editions

• The Explosive ChildElectronic resourceHarperCollins2007-01-01
• The explosive childHarperCollins Publishers1998-01-01
• The explosive childHarperCollins Publishers1998-01-01
• Explosive ChildAudio CassetteHarperAudio1999-04-01
• El niño de carácter explosivoEditorial Diana2001-01-01
• The explosive childQuill2001-01-01