Evaluation of a parenting intervention for children with disabilities and behaviour problems

What is it about?

Reports the results of an evaluation of a new parenting intervention, Stepping Stones Triple P, for young children with a disability and behavior problems. Forty-eight children with developmental disabilities participated; 27 were received the intervention immediately and 20 at a later time. Parents completed measures of parenting practices and stress, and independent observers assessed interactions between parents and children. The program resulted in fewer child behavior problems as reported by mothers and independent observers, improved parenting practices in both mothers and fathers, and lower levels of stress for mothers. These improvements were still evident 6 months later.

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Why is it important?

This is one of the first high quality studies to show the benefits of a parenting intervention for families with a child who has a disability.