Smart strategies for aggression

Help is at hand in dealing with behavioural problems, reports Helen O’Callaghan.

A programme developed by Canadian Carolyn Webster-Stratton is helping Irish children (aged three to eight) and their parents deal with aggression and serious behavioural problems, including hyperactivity and ADHD — problems estimated to affect onein-20 children here.

Incredible Years is one of the few behaviour programmes to be fully evaluated internationally and in Ireland.