College of Medicine
McNeil Lab
Led by Cheryl B McNeil · Psychiatry
What we study
The McNeil Lab studies behavioral therapies for young children, focusing on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Teacher Child Interaction Training. They evaluate these methods in schools and homes to manage disruptive behaviors.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Human participants
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Implementing Evidence-based Behavioral Skills in Pediatric Oral Healthcare Providers
Evaluating behavioral therapies for improving oral healthcare in children.
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Recent papers, explained
- Incorporating Evidence-Based Parenting Practices into Home-Based Behavioral Health: A PCIT-Informed Approach for Training Paraprofessionals
2026 · Children
Trains paraprofessionals to use a home-based therapy for disruptive behavior in young children.
- An Open Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Group and Individual Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Preschoolers with Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
2025 · Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Compares group and one-on-one therapy for preschoolers with ADHD.
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- Examining Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory Profiles within a Randomized Controlled Trial for Toddler-aged Children
2025 · Journal of Child and Family Studies
- A multi‐method evaluation of parent and child factors associated with child abuse potential across valid and invalid profiles on the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory
2025 · Infant Mental Health Journal
Studies how parent and child behaviors relate to child abuse risk, using both surveys and observations.
- The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adaptive Skills in Treatment Engagement at a Rural Appalachian Child Advocacy Center
2025 · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma
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