US project changes lives in Limerick

AN innovative and proven US behaviour intervention programme for disadvantaged children and their families in Limerick is radically changing lives, according to those using and implementing it.

Incredible Years (IY), which works with existing resources, operates in schools and agencies across the city with children up to age 12, and sometimes their parents.

The results of an evaluation are set to be published later this year. According to Fiona O’Grady from the Paul Partnership which helps to implement IY, it will show that children’s behaviour is improving and that the results can be scientifically measured.