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Parenting a child with autism can be a challenging journey. You might frequently feel alone or unsupported, unsure you’re making the right decisions for your child and family. Finding and fostering a local support network can make all the difference! Whether you’re a seasoned autism parent or just starting the journey post-diagnosis, it’s essential to have a network of resources available to help you navigate the complex and often overwhelming world of autism. Fortunately, there are many organizations and resources available to support parents of children with autism! Here are some ways you can find support in your area: Read more…

Earlier in April, four of our centers welcomed the public to celebrate spring with sensory-friendly Easter Egg Hunts! Our Riverside, CA, Rocklin, CA, Denver, CO, and Plano, TX centers opened their doors and invited the community to take part in an Easter Egg Hunt, with activities, arts and crafts, and sweet treats. Read more…

Sunday, April 2nd was International Autism Acceptance Day. At Behavior Frontiers, it was also a day of celebration as we held Grand Opening events at our three newest Autism Treatment Centers! Chesapeake, VA, Edina, MN, and Bakersfield, CA each invited the local community for a day of fun activities, sweet treats, and playtime in our fun, child-focused centers. Read more…

Spring has sprung, and with that comes more opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy the warm weather! And what better way than to join us at one of our upcoming April events? RSVPs for all of these events are requested, but not required; click on the link for each one for more information. We can’t wait to see you all in April! Read more…

In the field of ABA, the majority of providers have collected data on client progress. This data is able to show progress on individual client goals, skills acquired, and problem behaviors reduced. However, none of these providers have developed a comprehensive way to report clinical outcomes from that data. That is, until now! We are pleased to announce that Behavior Frontiers is leading the way in perfecting ABA treatment for individuals with autism through the launch of our cutting-edge Clinical Outcomes data analysis though our proprietary data-collection platform, PrioraCare. Read more…

One important development milestone for children is a gradual improvement in fine motor skills. However, some children (and especially children with autism) can struggle with developing these skills to an age-appropriate level. This can be a source of frustration to the child, as well as to their parent or guardian. Today, we would like to share some ideas for improving fine motor skills in a stress-free and fun way, through several age groups. Read more…

At Behavior Frontiers, we love to celebrate World Autism Day on April 2nd, and this year, we’re doing more than ever before! We will be hosting family-friendly Grand Opening celebrations at three of our new Autism Treatment Center locations nationwide, and we would love to see you there. Each of these events, which are open to the public, will offer activities, snacks, and fun for the whole family. To celebrate the day, we will even have free goody bags to give out! ** Read more…

On February 2nd, Behavior Frontiers will be hosting our Clinical Summit, which aims to bring together our BCBAs from across the country, for community, education, and collaboration! This Clinical Summit will also feature a presentation from defy Co-Founder and CEO, Sarah Trautman. defy is focused on using “innovative development, behavioral science, and human-centered community to counter the negative effects of work-related stress so ABA Professionals can optimize their well-being, provide quality care to their clients and staff-members, and find greater joy and success in their work.” Ms. Trautman will be delivering a presentation on preventing BCBA burnout and promoting work-life balance, and we are very excited to have her speak to our team! Read more…

Caring for a child with autism brings its own unique set of challenges. One of these is finding the right dental care provider for your child. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to ensure that your child receives the best possible dental care. Let's take a look at how to find the right provider and what to expect from them. Read more…

On December 4th, Behavior Frontiers’ newest Autism Treatment Center opened its doors to the public for our grand opening and day of family fun! The kids played games, took part in fun activities, did arts and crafts, and enjoyed some free play time in our center. We even had a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus! Santa read a story to everyone, and then walked around talking to children and handing out candy canes. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from the event below! Read more…

Behavior Frontiers is pleased to announce that we are now fully contracted with TX Medicaid/UBH in the Houston, TX metro area! This new contract gives thousands of new families access to our best-in-class ABA treatment, and is just one more step in providing a world without limits to children on the autism spectrum. Read more…

If you’re interested in beginning ABA services with your child, you may have a lot of questions. How soon will my child begin to show results? Will our Behavior Technician mesh well with our child and family? What does a session of ABA therapy even look like? In this article, we will answer that question, and show how a successful ABA program begins with the groundwork that is laid in the very first session. Read more…

Our newest Autism Treatment Center, located in Plano, TX, will be hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, December 4th! This event, which is open to the public, will offer activities, snacks, and fun for the whole family. We are even going to have an appearance from everyone’s favorite Christmas celebrity, Santa Claus! He is taking a break from all the work he is doing this month at the North Pole to read a story to the children and talk to everyone about what they would like for Christmas, in a calm and sensory-friendly environment. Read more…

At Behavior Frontiers, we love having fun. Halloween provides a great opportunity for us to do just that! Between our annual costume contest, office decorating contest, and multiple Halloween events for our clients, families and communities, we go all out to celebrate this fun time of year. Check out some of our favorite photos from our Halloween celebrations across the country, including our community events in Sacramento/Rocklin, CA and Detroit, MI! We are so impressed at the creativity of our staff and clients, and we can’t wait to see what everyone does next. Read more…

Halloween can be a great time for children and families. From costume parties to trick-or-treating, this holiday can provide some awesome opportunities for fun and socializing. However, for parents or caregivers of children with autism, it can also be a complicated time, filled with lots of questions: will my child be able to tolerate their costume? If we participate in any events, will there be too much light or noise that will affect my child? Can we all take part in the celebrations together? With that in mind, we have some ideas for how you can help your child to take part in the celebrations, while minimizing stress for them and for the rest of your family. Read more…

On Saturday, September 25th, our Rocklin Autism Treatment Center hosted a free, sensory-friendly, and fun yoga day in the park! The class was conducted by Ashley Lokke from DOMA Studio, along with her wonderful volunteers, and offered local children the chance to partake in some gentle guided stretching and poses. Several families turned out for the event, and enjoyed the opportunity to get out in the fresh air, meet other families in a quiet, stress-free environment, and get their blood pumping! Check out some of our favorite photos from the event below, and check out our Events page to see what other events we have coming up! Read more…

We are thrilled to announce the locations of our two newest Autism Treatment Centers: Plano, TX and Riverside, CA! Both centers will offer the individualized ABA programming that Behavior Frontiers is known for, while also creating additional opportunities to work on socialization and play skills. The centers will offer large playrooms and smaller, individual therapy rooms. These custom spaces will allow for treatment goals to be facilitated in a variety of settings. The areas include many individual treatment rooms, several socially distanced group treatment rooms (allowing for two children per space), and state of the art activity rooms, including gross motor, vocational, dramatic play, library with a technology center, and play therapy rooms. Read more…

One of the issues facing the parents or caregivers of a child with autism is ensuring that the child is taking care of themselves. Thankfully, there are many things that a parent can do to help their child to master these basic care tasks! We have compiled a few of our favorite tips and tricks below. Read more…

As children return to school, parents and caregivers have a lot to think about. You may wonder, will my child fit in well in their new environment? Will they be prepared for new challenges? And perhaps, most importantly, will they be provided with the help that they need to succeed? Read more…

The summer is finally winding down, and now it’s time to prepare for all that fall brings: cooler weather, more community activities, and of course, children getting back into the classroom! Changes in routine can be difficult for anyone, but it provides additional challenges for children with autism. However, with a few simple tips, and a little bit of preparation, you can help your child return to school with as little stress as possible. Read more…