A Legacy of Compassionate Clinical Excellence
With over 25 years of dedicated practice in Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Elizabeth Foster Marone has redefined the intersection of ethical treatment and empathetic care. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), her work is rooted in the belief that true behavioral progress is only possible when clinician and client share a foundation of mutual respect and compassion.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Foster Marone serves as a bridge between research and real-world application. As an adjunct professor, she mentors the next generation of practitioners, emphasizing the critical importance of human-centric ethics in an ever-evolving field. Her contributions to ABA research continue to shape contemporary standards for inclusive and effective intervention.
Research & Contributions
An Evaluation of the Effects of Including Differential Observing Response Requirements on the Acquisition of Tact to Mand Transfers during Natural Environment Teaching
This dissertation investigated the relative efficacy of descriptive versus performance-based feedback in training behavior analytic procedures. The research provides critical data on maintaining high treatment integrity through optimized supervisory feedback loops. These findings offer evidence-based strategies for improving clinical outcomes and practitioner performance within the field.
Behavior Modification
Systematic Review of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Caregivers, and Staff
This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as their caregivers and professional staff. The findings highlight significant improvements in psychological flexibility and overall well-being across all three groups, supporting ACT as a robust intervention in neurodevelopmental care.
ResearchGate
Creating a Statewide Behavior Support Plan Quality Review Tool and Qualitative Database
This research details the systematic development and pilot testing of a statewide tool designed to objectively evaluate the quality of Behavior Support Plans. By establishing a qualitative database, the initiative provides practitioners with a validated framework for data-driven quality reviews, ultimately elevating the standards of professional behavior support services.
Get in touch for consultations and collaborations
contact@drfostermarone.com
Consultation Location
New Jersey / Virtual Sessions Worldwide
Experience
Over 25 years specializing in ethical ABA treatment
Borrowing a sentiment from Wolf, we encourage practitioners in the ABA field to reflect on our own work with a critical eye, to learn our missteps and struggles, and adapt to meet the needs of individuals we work with to the best of our ability. Are we humble enough to change our practices?
Compassion: The Eighth Dimension of Applied Behavior Analysis, Ashley M. Penney, Katherine J. Bateman, Yev Veverka, Adriana Luna, and Ilene S. Schwartz (Accepted: 6 November 2023, Association for Behavior Analysis International).