Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Young Children on the Autism Spectrum
Cheryl Bodiford McNeil, Ph.D.
Cheryl B. McNeil, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Child program at West Virginia University. Her clinical and research interests are focused on program development and evaluation, specifically with regard to abusive parenting practices and managing the disruptive behaviors of young children in both the home and school settings. Dr. McNeil has co-authored several books (e.g., Parent-Child Interaction Therapy: Second Edition, Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Toddlers: Improving Attachment and Emotion Regulation Short-Term Play Therapy for Disruptive Children), a continuing education package (Working with Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children), a classroom management program (The Tough Class Discipline Kit), and a Psychotherapy DVD for the American Psychological Association (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy). She has a line of research studies examining the efficacy of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Teacher Child Interaction Training across a variety of settings and populations, including over 100 research articles and chapters related to the importance of intervening early with young children displaying disruptive behaviors. Dr. McNeil is a Global Trainer for PCIT International and has disseminated PCIT to agencies and therapists in many states and countries, including Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and South Korea.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the essential treatment components of PCIT.
- Identify strategies for adapting PCIT for children on the autism spectrum.
Live presentation at: Zoom: https://mchealth.zoom.us/j/93014869042?pwd=Y053OXJ1ZVpzSTYzWElqa3c2Q09Wdz09
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AMA
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APA
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All participants MUST complete the evaluation in order to get CME or APA Credit.
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3) Evaluation must be completed within 2 weeks.
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Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed…
Relevant financial relationship(s) with industry:
Cheryl Bodiford McNeil, Ph.D. - Grant Support – West Virginia State Opioid Response Grant and SAMHSA grant to disseminate PCIT in the state of West Virginia; Honoraria – Receives speaking fees for invited workshops and Grand Rounds presentations.
No relevant financial relationship(s) with industry:
Olivia Bogucki, PhD, Rana Elmaghraby, MD, Bhanu Kolla, MD, Charlene Nelson (coordinator), Amber Pearson (coordinator), Lauren Phillips, MD
References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
None
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TRANSCRIPT
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