Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (or IDEA)

Children with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder are covered under the law titled Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (or IDEA). This law ensures individuals receive a free and appropriate education from any public school system across the nation. It helps to ensure children receive special education and any supportive services they need. In the wake of the COVID pandemic, many parents are left wondering how IDEA is affected by the COVID pandemic and if their children with disabilities are still entitled to receive a free and appropriate education from their local school.

Guest UserMarch 23, 2021

Behavior Frontiers is Pleased to Announce BHCOE Reaccreditation!

BHCOE (Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence) has recognized Behavior Frontiers with a 2-Year Reaccreditation, acknowledging the organization as a behavioral service provider dedicated to continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis. This means that we have excelled in the areas of clinical quality, staff qualifications, and consumer satisfaction and promote systems that enhance these areas.

Guest UserMarch 17, 2021

Understanding Sensory Issues

Individuals diagnosed with Autism may struggle with sensory issues. Areas to consider include both an overreactive or under-reactive response to textures, sounds, lights, smells, spatial awareness, and tastes. Overactive responses to sensory items (i.e., the sound of a hairdryer) can result in problem behaviors including tantrums, screaming, and/or eloping as a means of escaping the sensory scenario. Under-reactive responses can be hazardous as well, given that our senses alert us of potential dangers. For example, the smell of smoke and the sounds of an alarm can indicate that a fire may be nearby.