The Behavior Frontiers‍ Blog Corner

An autism diagnosis never determines your success. For many of the most creative, driven, and groundbreaking minds in history, it may have been the very thing that fueled it. An intense focus, pattern recognition, and a willingness to see the world differently are not limitations. They're superpowers. And when a person with autism is given the right support and space to grow, truly incredible things can happen.

Every time your child wants to play with a toy, they have big emotions until they get it. At school, when presented with difficult work, they might run away. These are all examples of behaviors your child might exhibit to serve a communicative purpose. They might need something or want your attention. Or maybe they just want access to an opportunity. Whatever the behavior might be—it works, so it continues. Sometimes, we as adults may reinforce these behaviors without realizing it.

What guides every intervention in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy?The 7 dimensions of ABA.Think of ABA therapy like a multi-dimensional figure. It has many angles, perspectives, and ways to evaluate it. That is exactly what the dimensions do. They give clinicians and families a complete way to see how well an intervention is working, from every angle.

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, errorless learning is a way to teach new skills by giving the right amount of support from the very beginning.When your child with autism is learning something new, mistakes are part of the process. But for some kiddos, too many mistakes too quickly can feel uncomfortable, frustrating, or discouraging. The last thing we want is for your child to shut down, guess, avoid the task, or lose confidence before the skill has a chance to grow. That's where errorless learning can help.

Have you noticed your child rocking, flapping their hands, or making the same sounds on repeat?What you’re observing is called stimming. Stimming (short for self-stimulating behavior) refers to repetitive motions, sounds, or interactions with objects, and it’s far more common than you may think. In fact, close to 44% of people with autism engage in some form of stimming.

If your child recently received an autism diagnosis, the next steps can feel exciting in some ways. Now, your child has access to all the support they need. But after that diagnosis comes a fresh set of questions, one of them being: what's the right next step? To help you understand if your kiddo is a good fit for center-based ABA therapy, we'll cover: the definition of center-based ABA, the benefits of center-based ABA, and the key differences between center-based and in-home ABA.

The symbols we choose to represent autism do two things at once: they shape how the world understands autism, and they show those with autism how the world views them. So if you’ve ever seen that colorful puzzle piece on a bumper sticker or t-shirt, you might already know it’s connected to autism. But there are shifts happening. As our understanding of autism has grown, so has the conversation about which symbols best represent the community.

The eggs have been found, the golden egg winners have been crowned, and the memories are still making us smile! Relive all the sensory-friendly spring fun from our Easter Eggstravaganza at Behavior Frontiers' Edina Autism Care Center - from the egg hunt excitement to sweet treats and everything in between.

Behavior Frontiers has opened a new ABA therapy center in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI! Explore early intervention autism treatment programs for children under age 6.

Celebrate the season with Behavior Frontiers! See highlights from our sensory-friendly holiday events at our ABA therapy centers in Minnesota and Texas.

The holidays bring schedule changes, gatherings, travel, and sensory surprises. This parent's guide shares practical ways to keep routines predictable and help your child with autism feel calm, included, and confident all season long.

Behavior Frontiers opens four new ABA therapy centers in Minnesota – in Plymouth, Woodbury, Fridley & Rogers – bringing trusted autism care closer to families.

Behavior Frontiers provides ABA therapy in San Antonio, TX, helping families access effective, research-backed autism treatment and care close to home.

The opening of this new center means families in the Arcadia and San Gabriel Valley area now have greater access to high-quality, research-backed ABA therapy.

Do parents have to be involved in ABA therapy? Discover why family and caregiver involvement is a powerful driver of success in autism treatment. Learn how Behavior Frontiers’ robust caregiver training program helps families reinforce ABA therapy skills at home, in the community, and beyond.

On Thursday, August 28th, Behavior Frontiers proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new autism center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA with a lively Back-to-School Carnival! This exciting community event brought together families, children, and team members to mark the start of our services in Rancho Cucamonga—our second autism treatment center in San Bernardino County .

On Saturday, August 16th, our Behavior Frontiers Detroit Autism Care Center was buzzing with excitement as families gathered for our Sensory Friendly Back-to-School Carnival. From 11 AM to 2 PM, children and parents enjoyed a day filled with inclusive carnival games, refreshments, school supply giveaways, and community fun—all designed to make the transition into the new school year a little brighter.

As the air gets crisp and school routines kick into gear, fall can bring both exciting moments and big transitions for families of children with autism. The change in weather, light, activities, and structure can feel overwhelming without the right tools—and that's where this guide comes in. Read on and you’ll find simple strategies to help your child feel supported, regulated, and ready to embrace all the wonder this season has to offer.