January 19, 2021

Behavior Frontiers 1st Annual Dress Up Your Pet Contest!

Behavior Frontiers team members from across the country took the time last week to show off our furry friends, in our first ever “National Dress Up Your Pet Day” Contest! We received a great number of submissions, with people submitting photos of their dogs, cats, turtles, and even fish, dressed up in their best clothing and costumes. After voting, we wound up with three big winners, one from each category (large dogs, small dogs, cats and other small animals), as well as two runners up.

A huge congratulations to all of our winners, and thanks for showing off your adorable pet pals!

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October 23, 2026

Discrete Trial Training (DTT): How ABA Therapy Builds Skills Step by Step

Watch a few minutes of an ABA therapy session and you might notice a pattern: the therapist gives a clear instruction, your child responds, and there’s a consequence right afterward, whether that's praise or a small reward. Then, there’s a brief pause before starting again. This method has a name: Discrete Trial Training (DTT).

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Autism Evaluation: The Step-by-Step Process Parents Should Expect

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Positive Reinforcement Examples to Help Your Child Build New Skills

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The 4 Functions of Behavior in ABA Therapy: Understanding Your Child’s Behavior

In ABA therapy, understanding the functions of behavior helps clinicians (and you) uncover what your child is trying to communicate through their behavior. And once we unlock the “why,” we also reveal the pathway to teaching new ways to communicate that same need (thus reducing challenging behaviors like tantrums, aggression, or throwing things) and setting up your child for success.