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. 2020 Feb;9(Suppl 1):S114–S124. doi: 10.21037/tp.2019.10.01

Table 1. Brief outline of PTBM approaches.

PTBM approaches Brief description Age range Resources
Positive parenting program (triple P) It aims to prevent and treat behavioral and emotional problems in children and adolescents by endowing skills to be self-sufficient and provide ongoing support to manage family issues Birth 0–12 years; teen triple P: 12–16 years www.triplep.net
PCIT It is an evidence based treatment when a therapist watches ongoing sessions with parent and child in observation room and provides coaching skills through live behind the ear device 2–8 years www.pcit.org
Incredible years It is a set of DVD based interlocking and comprehensive programs that targets parents, children and teachers where trained facilitators use video vignettes to structure and stimulate group discussions, problem solving and trigger practices Parent based: 0–12 years; teacher based: 3–8 years www.incredibleyears.com
Kazdin method It helps with parenting strategies to handling behavioral problems by developing specific behaviors they want and develop positive traits like kindness, honesty, respect etc. in a nurturing environment at home 6–12 years www.alankazdin.com
NFPP It is a parenting program for moderate to severe ADHD and takes place in family home through 8 weekly visits where parents are made aware of symptoms and signs of ADHD and parents learn strategies to managing child’s behavior and attention difficulties 3–11 years www.guidebook.eif.org.uk

PTBM, parent training in behavior management; PCIT, parent child interaction therapy; NFPP, new forest parenting programme; ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.