Lisa M. Rader

Lisa Rader, MA, BCBA, LBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with autism and related disorders. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Caldwell College and has published research on increasing vocal language in children with autism.

In 2009, Lisa founded ABA4U, driven by her passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with autism. She currently supports the oversight of clinical quality and compliance within the organization. As the parent of an adult with autism, Lisa brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to parent training and interdisciplinary collaboration.

She is also the founder of ABA4All, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to increase access to essential activities—such as swimming, a critical safety skill—for children with autism. Lisa serves on the Human Rights Committee for Amego Inc., which supports individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and is an active member of ABAI, APBA, MassABA, and NJABA.

Lisa’s current research interests focus on promoting health and wellness goals for individuals with special needs. She is a military veteran of the United States Air Force and a proud mother of two sons.