Ryan Sinclair, PhD

bio

Before joining Dayton Children's Hospital, Ryan Sinclair, PhD, provided services to children and families in a private practice setting. Dr. Sinclair's special interests include parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), autism spectrum disorders, evidence-based treatments for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders, and psychological assessment.

education and training

medical school: Wichita State University
internship: Tulsa Center for Child Psychology
board certification: Licensed Psychologist, Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist

awards, honors and organizations

American Psychological Association
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Society of Pediatric Psychology
Ohio Psychological Association

publications and presentations

Reed, A., Snyder, J., Staats, S., Forgatch, M., DeGarmo, D., Patterson, G., Low, S., Sinclair, R., & Schmidt, N. (2013). Duration and mutual entrainment of changes in parenting practices engendered by behavioral parent training targeting recently separated mothers. Journal of Family Psychology.
Low, S., Sinclair, R., & Shortt, J. W. (2012). The role of economic strain on adolescent delinquency: A microsocial process model. Journal of Family Psychology. Advance
online publication. doi: 10.1037/a0028785
Sinclair, R., Eskridge, S., Brockman, C., VonDran, E., Burkemper, B., Thompson, E., Boone, L., & Snyder, J. (2012, October). Utility and effectiveness of Family Check-Up: A community application. Poster presented at the National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology annual meeting, Lawrence, KS.
Staats, S., Thompson, E., Sinclair, R., Schmidt, N., & Snyder, J. (2012, October). Changes in parental engagement, monitoring and discipline in a randomized control trial of behavioral parenting management training: Timing, duration, sequencing, and mutual entrainment. Poster presented at the National Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology annual meeting, Lawrence, KS.
Sinclair, R., Low, S., & Espelage, D. (2012, May). Middle school sibling and peer bullying: Relations with individual and family factors across ethnicity. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) annual meeting, Washington, D.C.
Brockman, C., Snyder, J., Sinclair, R., Eskridge, S., Staats, S., & Forgatch, M. (2012, March). Impact of Parent Management Training on Risk for Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) conference, Vancouver, Canada.

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I value the opportunity to meet a variety of children and families, identify barriers and obstacles interfering with functioning, and develop collaborative plans that assist children in optimizing their happiness and wellness.

I like working with kids because...

Children show great energy, enthusiasm, and resilience.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

Dayton Children's Hospital promotes a culture of compassion, collaboration, and provides excellent child-focused services.

Dayton Children's is special because...

Dayton Children's Hospital is committed to upholding a standard of excellence and always striving to provide the most comprehensive care for the children and families it serves.

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02/25/25

My son absolutely needed this appointment with Dr. Sinclair... We have been searching and searching for someone to be this patient and understanding to figure out what my son needed as far as his sleep. We were beyond highly impressed with this visit. We are very thankful that Dr. Sinclair was recommended to us by Dr. Safi. This was the best visit and such a blessing in disguise. My son has suffered for years with sleep problems and we were given every excuse as to why he did not sleep and we have tried so many things over the course of a several years and honestly nothing ever worked including medications that in reality should have. We knew he had something wrong with his sleep but no one has ever been able to figure this out. We are looking so forward to working with both Dr. Safi and Dr Sinclair. My son was so relieved after we left that appointment that he felt somebody truly understood him which has never happened as far as his sleep issues. We are so grateful and appreciative that we met these 2 wonderful and caring physicians!!! Words cannot express how excited we are for this process to begin. Thank you!!

09/30/24

he is very good and best at what he does

06/11/24

Very friendly and great service! Everyone at the clinic is nice and willing to help with a happy face ! Loved everyone