Behavior Frontiers Celebrates Mothers

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).

You've noticed a few things about your child. They experience the world differently than other children their age. As they’ve grown, you’re starting to notice more—and based on your observations, you’re wondering if they might have autism. 

If there's one concept that sits at the heart of ABA therapy, it's positive reinforcement. It shows up in nearly every session, every plan, and every conversation your child's Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) has about progress.

Every October, National Bullying Prevention Month gives families a reason to pause and talk about something that often goes unsaid.For parents of children with autism, that conversation matters a great deal.

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.