What is Incredible Years®?

The Incredible Years® Parent Programs is an evidence-based program grounded in more than 30 years of research by Dr. Carolyn Stratton, M.S., M.P.H., Ph.D. out of the University of Washington’s Parenting Clinic.

Through the program, parents will develop the tools they need to support their child in improving their social and emotional regulation skills, and in building pre-academic skills, increasing school readiness. Parents also learn strategies to increase positive behaviors and decrease challenging ones, strengthening the parent-child relationship.

South Bay Behavioral Solutions and Assessment is currently offering three parenting programs to choose from: the Toddler Parenting Program, Preschool Parenting Program, and the Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Parenting Program.

What Can I Expect?

The Incredible Years® parent programs are weekly, facilitator-led group sessions where parents come together not only to learn the material, but also to discuss their own experiences and collaborate on solutions within the frameworks provided by the Incredible Years curriculum.

Each session covers a different topic, and includes video examples of the teachings applied in real-life situations, practice exercises, and group discussions and problem solving.

Parents can also expect regular 1:1 check-ins with the facilitator for personalized support.

Sessions are held virtually via video chat.

GROUPS OFFERED

 

TODDLER Parenting PROGRAM

Ages 1-3

12 sessions, held weekly

 

The toddler program tailors the Incredible Years curriculum for parents of toddlers, ages 1-3.  In this 12 week program, parents will learn how to...

  • Promote child-directed play and language development.

  • Coach social and emotional skills development.

  • Properly use spontaneous incentives.

  • Handle separations and reunions.

  • Effectively set limits and handle misbehavior with positive discipline.

PRESCHOOL Parenting PROGRAM

Ages 3-6

14 sessions, held weekly

 

The preschool program is designed for any parents of young children, ages 3-6, who wish to learn more strategies to support their child and develop a stronger parent-child connection.  This is the perfect class for parents who need support in handling challenging behaviors in their children. In this 14 week program, parents will learn how to…

  • Support development of social skills and emotional regulation skills

  • Prepare their child for entering a school setting.

  • Correctly use praise and positive reinforcement.

  • Effectively set limits and handle misbehavior with positive discipline.

AUTISM SPECTRUM AND LANGUAGE DELAYS PROGRAM

Ages 2-5

14 sessions, held weekly

 

The Autism Spectrum and Language Delays program customizes the Incredible Years curriculum for parents of children ages 2-5 who are either diagnosed, or suspected to be on the Autism Spectrum or have language delays.  This 12 week program teaches parents how to…

  • Foster child-directed narrative play.

  • Promote language development and school readiness.

  • Teach friendship skills and emotional literacy.

  • Encourage self-regulation.

  • Use positive reinforcement to increase motivation.

  • Set limits and manage behavior.