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Randi A. Sarokoff, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Programs within the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Kean University's College of Education. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) with over 30 years of clinical experience, she has applied ABA principles across public and private schools, homes, and community settings to support individuals with autism and developmental disabilities from early childhood through young adulthood.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology: Learning Processes and Behavior Analysis, The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York (2006)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Psychology, The Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York (2005)
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York (1999)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York (1996)
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Data Processing, Kingsboro Community College, City University of New York (1994)
Dr. Sarokoff's research and practice focus on evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis interventions for autism spectrum disorders. Her expertise encompasses Behavioral Skills Training (BST), High-Probability Instructional Sequences, script-fading procedures, and communication training. She emphasizes individualized approaches that prioritize learner preferences to enhance quality of life and promote inclusion in educational and recreational settings. Her work has demonstrated success in developing verbal skills for non-verbal children and facilitating their integration into general education classrooms.
Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent trajectory in advancing staff training methodologies and behavioral interventions for autism. Her research, including the seminal 2004 article on BST, has been widely cited (over 1,277 total citations) and continues to influence contemporary ABA practices. Recent work focuses on video modeling for staff training and high-probability request sequences to improve compliance in children with autism.
In her role as Program Coordinator, Dr. Sarokoff designs ABA curricula that prepare students for BCBA certification while emphasizing practical application. She actively mentors graduate students through practicum experiences and research collaborations, fostering the next generation of behavior analysts committed to improving outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
