Lisa M. Rader

Lisa Rader is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), with over 20 years experience working with individuals with autism and related disorders. She has a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Caldwell College. She has published research on increasing vocal language with children with autism. She founded the center at ABA4U in 2011, with a passion to improve the quality of lives of individuals with autism. Currently, she provides support to the oversight of clinical quality and compliance of the organization. As the parent of an adult with autism, she has been able to provide a unique perspective on parent training and collaboration with other service providers. She founded ABA4You, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which was established to provide children with autism access to activities, such as swimming which is a critical safety skill. Lisa currently serves as a board member on the Human Rights Committee for Amego Inc., which supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. She is a member of ABAI, APBA, MassABA, and NJABA.  Her current research interests are on health and wellness goals for individuals with special needs.  Lisa is a military veteran of the United States Air Force and a proud mother of two sons.