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Kean University

Degrees and Certificates Earned:

  • LBA (NY) – Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York
  • BCBA-D – Board-Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral
  • Ph.D. – Psychology – Learning Processes - The City University of New York
  • BCBA – Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
  • B.A. – Psychology, Media, Special Honors – Hunter College, The City University of New York

Courses Taught:

  • SPED 7908 Clinical Research in Applied Behavior Analysis II
  • SPED 7907 Clinical Research in Applied Behavior Analysis I
  • SPED 7906 Introduction to Clinical Research in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • SPED 7900 Single-Subject Experimental Design
  • SPED 7903 Ethics and Professional Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • SPED 5801 BCBA Supervision and Staff Management
  • SPED 5000 Physiological Bases of Learning and Behavior

Research Interests:

  • Applied-Behavior-Analysis (ABA) interventions for foundational skills throughout the lifespan of individuals with disabilities
  • Support of professionals working with individuals with disabilities

Most Recent Publications:

Friedman, Z. L., & El-Roy, D. Exploring interprofessional and self-compassion competencies for applied behavior analysis professionals: A qualitative study. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00991-5 Q2 Journal.

Friedman, Z.L., El-Roy, D., Kerwin, E., Tirri, G, & Broff, A. (2024, January 25). Improved soft- skill competencies of ABA professionals following training and coaching: A feasibility study. Behavior and Social Issueshttps://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-024-00156-7 Q2 Journal.