December 19, 2023

From All of Us at Behavior Frontiers, We Wish You a Very Happy Holiday Season!

We would like to take this moment to wish each and every one of our clients, staff, and community partners the happiest of holiday seasons. As yet another year draws to a close, we are so thankful for the opportunities we have been given to work with all of you, to help create a world without limits for children with autism.

A holiday season brings with it a break from routine, which can be a source of concern for children with autism and their parents. Check out our tips for enjoying the holiday season with your child with autism, and how to get back into your normal routine after the holidays.

With the New Year rapidly approaching, now is the time that we think about goals and resolutions, both for ourselves and for our children. Take a look at this post about how to set realistic expectations and achievable goals.

Finally, don’t forget to take care of yourself! Check out these tips on how to practice self-care, and learn about how practicing reinforcement with yourself is just as important as reinforcing your child.

Again, we wish all of you a happy holiday season, and we can’t wait to keep working with all of you in 2024!

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ABC Data in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): How Behavior Therapists Track and Analyze Behavior

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Verbal Behavior in ABA: The Complete Guide for Parents of Kids with Autism

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October 28, 2026

What Is DRO in ABA? Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior

DRO stands for “Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior,” and it's a technique used in ABA therapy where reinforcement is delivered when a target behavior does not occur during a specific period of time.

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Prompt Hierarchy in ABA: From Most-to-Least Support

A prompt hierarchy in ABA helps guide how and when prompts are used, so children can gradually become more independent as they master a skill.

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What Is an Antecedent in ABA? The A-B-C Model Explained

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, an antecedent is anything that happens immediately before a behavior. In simple terms, it’s what comes right before your child does something and can help you understand what may have led to that behavior.