Dr. Peter Gerhardt has more than 30 years of experience utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, supporting adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders in educational, employment, residential and community-based settings. He has authored and co-authored articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with ASD and has presented nationally and internationally on this topic.

Dr. Gerhardt serves as chairman of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research, is on the editorial board of Behavior Analysis in Practice and serves on numerous professional advisory boards. He received his doctorate from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Graduate School of Education.