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Top Toys for Young Children with Autism

2012-02-22T13:08:00.000-08:00

Toys are one of the significant tools in aiding yourchild's development. Surrounding your child with the right toys may provideopportunities to improve your child’s communication, social skills, motorskills, and cognition, to name a few. Here is a list of toys that may assist intargeting these skills for young children with autism. These items are bothvisually appealing and great for social and independent play. Keep in mind thatin order to reap the most benefits from these toys, your interaction throughbuilding conversations, modeling play, and giving necessary prompts will play asignificant role.

1. PegPuzzles - Basic peg puzzles are great for improving your child’s cognitiveskills, hand-eye coordination, and definitely fine motor skills. Putting thesepuzzles together may teach your child to match and improve visual-spatialorientation. Also, since they come in different themes (e.g., alphabet,numbers, shapes, animals, etc.), your child may also get a head start inlearning about categories.

2. WoodenGeometric Stacker - Help your child learn how to recognize and differentiatebetween shapes, colors, and sizes. Enhance your child’s problem solving skillsas s/he stacks pieces that vary in size. When you interact with your child,this toy may aid in teaching object attributes and basic receptive skills.

3. ModelingClays - Nothing disguises fine motor skills tasks as well as playing with thesemalleable products. Rolling, pinching, smashing, and using the standard plastictools for these items are good exercises for various parts of the hands. Youcould make these motions even more functional and fun by creating items withdetails (e.g., a long snake with eyeballs, a layered birthday cake with smallrolled up candles, etc.). Please note that some common brands contain wheat, soplease read ingredients carefully.

4. BasicSkills Boards - A puzzle board that doubles as a dressing-up game is a perfectway to introduce this important self-help skill. These types of boards cancontain buttons, laces, buckles, and a zipper—perfect for teaching your childhow to manipulate these items while improving fine motor skills.

5. Bean BagToss Games - Visual orientation, gross motor skills, and hand-eye coordinationare some of the skills that are targeted as your child aims and throws.

6. KitchenPlay Sets - Playing with a kitchen set provides plenty of opportunities toenhance socio-dramatic play, functional pretend play, parallel play, andlanguage. Your child could imitate real-life actions of cooking and servingfood while learning to label food and household items and their functions.Teaching language including verbs and attributes could also be easily donewhile you model play to your child.

7. AnimalPlay Sets – These toys present an amusing way of introducing different animals.Your child may learn general knowledge about animals as s/he associates themwith their habitats and the bonus matching sounds included in this toy.Creative play, fine motor, and language are some of the skills that could betargeted as your child maneuvers and manipulates the actions of the animals indifferent ways.

“Teaching Does Make a Difference” Autism Conference

2012-01-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Annual FEAT-NT Autism Conference "Teaching Does Make a Difference” will be held on February 27, 28 and 29, 2012 at Northwood Church in Keller, Texas. For over 15 years, FEAT-NT has been dedicated to serving educators, parents, professionals and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental delays. In the spirit of our commitment we are honored to present a conference with a diverse array of professionals with valuable years of experience to share. Recognizing
that each teaching opportunity impacts an individual’s quality of life and a lifetime of skills and
success, these professionals have implemented and refined evidence based teaching strategies
that have been proven to be successful.

Grace Gomez, the Behavior Frontiers Dallas office Clinical Director will be a guest speaker at the event. More information on the 3-day event, click here

FRED Conference 2012

2012-01-17T14:58:00.000-08:00

Farms & Ranches Enabling People with Disabilities (FRED) is holding its first conference to create a coalition of professionals and family members involved in special needs farms and ranches. This event takes place on March 3, 2012 in Manhattan Beach, CA. Find out more about this innovative event at FredConference.myevent.com

Special Offer for App Store Gift Card

2011-12-01T12:34:00.001-08:00

Now through December 31st, 2011, new registered participants will receive an iTunes App Store gift card compliments of Behavior Frontiers. Receive a $15 gift card for a family package or a $25 gift card for a professional package.

Find the right ABA Online Training Package here.

2011-11-22T14:59:00.001-08:00

Now parents and professionals who are registered for Behavior Frontiers Online ABA Training can download, pre-fill and print helpful data sheets to use during behavior intervention programs for children with autism. Find a list of all of the data sheets at Behavior Frontiers Training Center. Our online training program is designed to provide you with all the ABA methods needed to work effectively with children with autism and other special needs. Our participant manual, downloadable forms & video access for up to one year from registration are all just part of our unique training packages now available in easy payment options. For more information, visit our Behavior Frontiers Online Training Center.

CalABA Meeting 11/16 in Santa Monica

2011-10-25T13:52:00.000-07:00

The CalABA Insurance Work Group is hosting a regional meeting to disseminate the latest information on ABA coverage by health insurance companies.

Come talk about the insurance, legislation and CalABA's goals for its members. Talk about how things look from your point of view.

This meeting should be a priority for all behavior analysts.

When: November 16th, from 5:45 - 7 pm
Where: Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
RSVP via email to Daniel Shabani by Monday, November 7th.

Santa Monica Disabilities Commission Poster Contest

2011-10-10T10:37:00.000-07:00

Calling all kids in grades K - 12 in Santa Monica, CA... It's poster contest time!

Universally accessible playgrounds are places where children of all abilities can play side by side. They even make it possible for parents with disabilities and seniors to participate.

What does this mean to you?

SHOW US!

Who would play there? What would it look like? What would be in it?

Winning posters will be displayed at City Hall and the site of the new universally accessible playground during construction.

Entry deadline: October 21, 2011
Contest Flyer - English (pdf)
Contest Flyer - Spanish (pdf)

For more information on universally accessible playgrounds, please visit www.facebook.com/smbuap.

Questions about the contest? Contact Stacy Rowe at 310-458-8644 or stacy.rowe@smgov.net.

New Updates in Our Los Angeles Office

2011-09-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce some wonderful staffing updates within Behavior Frontiers!

First, Kelly Kratzer has been promoted to Clinical Director of our Los Angeles office. She will be working with our behavior supervisors and case managers to oversee the behavior intervention programs for all of the clients based out of our Los Angeles office.

Also, Christine Russ has been promoted to Scheduling Coordinator. She will continue to schedule cases on the Westside, as well as working with our schedulers to oversee the schedules for all of the clients based out of our Los Angeles office.

Furthermore, please welcome a new addition to our staff, Hilda Franco, who has been hired as another scheduler! She will transition into the role of scheduling clients located in the South Bay Area of our Los Angeles office.

We are excited to have these individuals supporting the Behavior Frontiers team in new ways and we look forward to the improvements that will come with their input and knowledge.

Back To School Tips for Children with Autism

2011-09-01T11:20:00.000-07:00

Go shopping! Involve your child in back to school shopping as much as possible. While it is important that the parent maintain control of the price ranges and items purchased, allowing your child to have a reasonable amount of say (e.g., choosing the Power Rangers pencil box instead of the Sponge Bob one) in any school supplies and clothes can help to make him/her more excited to use the new things and in turn more excited about the upcoming school year. You can maximize the effectiveness of this strategy by having your child wait until school starts to wear new school clothes or use the new school supplies. That is, of course, unless your child typically needs time to grow accustomed to new things, in which case you can use the days prior to school starting to have “practice” school days where you can expose your child to his/her new things.
Write a personalized social story. Write a story preparing your child for the upcoming school year. Take into consideration what things will remain the same – these things will be comforting to children for whom change creates anxiety. Also, be sure to explain any changes that will come with the beginning of the school year – if your child is changing schools, teacher, aides (or anything that you feel may be troubling to your child), take this opportunity to prepare him/her. See if you can get pictures of the new things that will be in your child’s environment and do your best to describe them in language that your child will understand. If you aren’t able to get actual pictures, try to find pictures on the internet or use clip art. Read the story to your child daily as the first day of school draws near. Not sure how to start? Use this template as a start, but be sure to personalize it to your child’s situation and needs. [PAGE 1 & PAGE 2]
Count down! Get a calendar for your child and highlight the first day of school. When there is a week or two before school is to begin, show your child the calendar as you mark off the current day and explain how many days remain before the first day of school. Use this time to address any fears about the upcoming school year and get a feel for your child’s comfort level with going back to school. This is also a great time to read your social story! On at least one of these days, it may be a good idea to take your child to the school and just play on the playground, if that’s possible, especially if your child will be attending a new school. Remind your child how much fun he/she will soon get to have every day!

What is Autism? Do You Know the Signs?

2011-08-04T11:44:00.000-07:00

Autism is a spectrum disorder which includes a large range of symptoms and behaviors. This video features children showing signs of autism.

This video is part of our ABA Online Training Center for parents and professionals. To find out about our online training and seminars, visit: http://training.behaviorfrontiers.com/

New Resource Web Site Serving Southern California

2011-07-05T14:00:00.000-07:00

From the Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Gottlieb, http://www.barbaraskids.com is a classifieds and directory to help parents locate resources for their special children. Categories range from attorneys, non-profit advocacy organizations to IEP support and autism therapy services.

ABA Training for Parents & Professionals

2011-06-21T08:37:00.000-07:00

Behavior Frontiers, a nonpublic agency offering solutions to help children with autism and other special needs using state-of-the-art applied behavior analysis (ABA) services, has launched an innovative ABA training program for parents and professionals. Available in two formats, the training program can be completed in person at a seminar led by a Behavior Frontiers Specialist or through the Online Training Center.

ABA treatment focuses on applying behavior methods to help improve the behaviors, as well as the overall quality of life, of children with autism and other special needs. It involves rewarding children for appropriate behavior and not rewarding their problem behaviors. Parents, teachers, classroom aides, therapists, and others can now use Behavior Frontiers training program to learn how to use these practical ABA methods to help change their child’s life for the better.

Participants attending a live seminar will learn ABA methods under the guidance of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in a 2-day intensive training environment. Live seminars will be available is most major cities by the end of 2011. The seminar includes over one hundred professionally produced video demonstrations of instructors using techniques with students, as well as role-play and discussion activities.

The online training is a total of 4 ½ hours of video-based instruction, which can be taken at the participants’ own pace. The online training includes all the videos from the training seminar in order to give participants the information they need to learn about ABA methods to effectively help students with autism and other special needs.

Participants who register as “Behavior Analyst” or “Professional” may access an online exam after they have finished their training seminar or online training. Once these participants successfully pass the exam, they will become Certified Behavior Instructors for Autism – Level 1 and may be listed on Behavior Frontiers online registry for one year.

“ABA methods have been supported by hundreds of scientific studies spanning the past five decades and have been found to be effective by numerous agencies and organizations,” says Behavior Frontiers Founder, Helen Mader, M.A., B.C.B.A., and “we felt is was critical to develop and offer the most comprehensive ABA training to both parents and professionals. Our ABA training videos make learning these new skills clear and easy because participants are able to actually see instructors effectively using these methods with children.”

To find out more about Behavior Frontiers Innovative Training & Treatment, call 888-922-2843 or visit http://www.training.behaviorfrontiers.com.

An Artist with Autism

2011-06-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

Follow an aspiring artist on her journey through life with autism. Not diagnosed until age 30, Siobhan Purdy documents how she has adapted her behavior to deal with her anxieties, overcome fears, and do what makes her happy. Read her blog and check out more of her artwork.

Behavior Frontiers Expands to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area

2011-05-24T12:41:00.000-07:00

The new Behavior Frontiers office located in North Dallas will serve the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and the surrounding Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties. We will also serve military families through TRICARE’s Enhanced Access to Autism Services Demonstration Project in the Naval Air Station JRB Fort Worth area.

Families will receive individualized ABA treatment plans provided by Behavior Frontiers’ knowledgeable and highly-trained clinical staff members, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), using accurate and results-driven ABA methods to improve the quality of life for children and their families.

We are pleased to announce that Grace Gomez, M.A., B.C.B.A., a valued member of the Behavior Frontiers team for almost six years, will be the Clinical Director of the new Dallas office. Although her positive outlook, knowledgeable clinical skills, and helpful attitude will be greatly missed in the Los Angeles office, we know that the families and employees she works with in Texas will benefit immensely.

Behavior Frontiers is now seeking qualified individuals to fill multiple positions, such as behavior supervisor, behavior instructor, and administrative assistant/scheduler, for the Dallas/Ft. Worth location. Interested applicants are encourage to send their cover letter and resume to CareersDallas@behaviorfrontiers.com.

Light it up blue was a HUGE success!!!

2011-05-13T16:11:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who helped spread autsim awareness by showing off your blue lights on April 2nd. Your efforts were recognized and greatly appreciated! The team here at Behavior Frontiers all contributed by bringing in lamps from home and blue lights to shine our light on autism awareness from our 4th floor office here in Los Angeles.

If you liked that, you'll love the beautiful pictures of prominent buildings and landmarks from around the world including the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, and even Niagara falls showing their support by lighting it up blue: http://action.autismspeaks.org/page/m/5ecb3c0a/5ea9e309/66516c76/2c139b44/717948995/VEsF/

California Autism Insurance Reform Bill

2011-04-12T17:25:00.000-07:00

AB 171 will have its first hearing on Tuesday, April 26th at 1:30 pm.

Call your Assemblymember and ask them to co-author AB 171 and ask them to speak with their colleagues on the Assembly Health Committee and encourage them to support AB 171 and vote YES when it is called for a vote, if they are not already a co-author of the bill.

Find your assemblymember here

If you aren't sure of what to say, this will get you started:

"Hi. My name is (NAME) and I live at (ADDRESS) in your district. I am calling to ask Assemblymember (NAME) to co-author AB 171, the autism insurance reform bill, and ask for the favor of asking their colleagues on the Assembly Health Committee to join them and support the bill by voting YES when it comes to a vote. Not only will this bill provide the children of California with appropriate health care coverage for the treatments and therapies they need but it will save the state millions of dollars every year. This is very important to my own family because (STATE YOUR REASON). Thank you so much for your support."

Posting this below can help you spread the word through Facebook/Twitter as well.

"Attention CA friends and family! Help me secure healthcare coverage for my child with autism. Insurance companies in our state have consistently denied him/her with access to the therapy and treatment that he/she needs. Please register at autismvotes.org. Then help by calling your Assemblymember to ask them to co-author AB 171. Thanks so much!"

Via autismvotes.org

Light It Up Blue

2011-03-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Behavior Frontiers just pledged to Light It Up Blue for autism -- and we think you should too! World Autism Awareness Day is coming up on Saturday, April 2, and it’s going to light up the world in blue! Light It Up Blue is an easy way to raise awareness about autism and be part of a worldwide movement to show your support for the autism community.

Sign the pledge to raise autism awareness: http://action.autismspeaks.org/share-blue

Participating in Light It Up Blue is simple -- just sign the pledge to do things like wear blue clothing, feature the Light It Up Blue logo on your Facebook profile, or write a blog posts about the event. http://action.autismspeaks.org/share-blue

Thanks for helping us light it up blue this year!

Join Our Team for Walk Now for Autism Speaks

2011-03-10T15:05:00.000-08:00

Walk Now for Autism Speaks is Saturday, April 23, 2011! Please take a minute and join our team. Together we can walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism.

It's simple to join:
Click This Link and search for Behavior Frontiers:
Walk Now For Autism Speaks!

2011 Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks

CA-Important Proposed $750 Million Cut in Services

2011-02-07T10:04:00.000-08:00

Governor Brown's administration has proposed cutting $750 million from regional centers. This is a huge cut which will undoubtedly have tremendous consequences for children and adults served by the regional centers. Here is a summary of some of what the legislature has proposed, so far, followed by information on what you can do.

Some of the Proposed Cost-Cutting Methods
Legislative Analyst's Policy Brief. Cost-cutting options include: (a) expanding existing Family Cost Participation (i.e., having families contribute to payment for services), or, (b) using means testing to determine program eligibility, for example, limiting regional center eligibility to families who do not have the means to pay for the services (for family of 4, this cut-off could be for families making more than $89,000/yr).

Proposed budget trailer bill language - New Service Standards: This would require DDS (which oversees regional centers) to develop new standards regarding an individual's eligibility for regional center services, duration & frequency of services, and parent responsibilities. Given that this is a cost-cutting measure, it is assumed that this could further limit who is eligible for services, the duration of services, the intensity of services, and require more parent training and less direct provision of 1:1 services.

Proposed budget trailer bill language - RC Services - 85% direct/15% indirect - This would affect every regional center service provider. It would require that, "at least 85% of regional center funds (received by the provider) be spent on direct services (i.e., paying our interventionists and supervisors)." That is, no more than 15% of regional center revenue could be spent on employee training, administrative staff (e.g., our schedulers, etc.), directors who oversee clinical quality & so on. Stanford University's Stanford Social Innovation Review published a research article titled, "The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle," which describes the impact of underfunding overhead. As one colleague notes, "The article describes how underfunding overhead will have disastrous effects on services (and) may jeopardize organizations existence... It reports that overhead rates across all industries vary but the average is 25%."

What You Can Do:
1. Write or call the chairs and members of the budget subcommittees. Tell them how these unprecedented cuts will affect you and your family. The California Disability Action Network (CDCAN) suggests that, "We need to focus on the amount - the total $750 million reduction in state general fund spending in developmental services that the Governor is proposing and to persuade the Legislature to reject, or significantly reduce that amount. We can and should offer up ideas and solutions to save money later - after the Legislature makes a decision about the$750 million. Any idea we come up with now does nothing to lower the overall reduction amount of $750 million. That is the issue and threat confronting ALL of us NOW."

Here is their contact info (From CDCAN):
Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 on Health and Human Services
State Capitol - Room 5019
Sacramento, CA 95814

Copy to:
Sen. Mark Leno, Chair
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
State Capitol - Room 5019
Sacramento, CA 95814

Assemblymember Holly Mitchell, Chair
Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services
State Capitol - Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 95814

Copy to:
Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield, Chair
Assembly Budget Committee
State Capitol - Room 6026
Sacramento, CA 95814

And ALWAYS send copies to:

The name of your own State Senator and Assemblymember
State Capitol (no room needed)
Sacramento, CA 95814
Note: sending the letter to their district office - where you live - is better

Marty Omoto at CDCAN also recommends sending a letter via mail vs. email as he says emails are more likely to be ignored.

2. Sign up for free CDCAN reports at http://www.cdcan.us/ to stay informed on the budget crisis and how it affects your child's services.

3. Attend the upcoming legislative hearing in Sacramento regarding the $750 million in cuts:
Thurs 2/10/11- Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 on Health & Human Services, 10:00 am, State Capitol, Room 4203

The legislature will likely take action on these proposed cuts sometime this month, so the time to have a voice is now.

Researchers Create Autistic Neuron Model

2011-01-06T12:01:00.000-08:00

A recent study leads to great breakthroughs in our ability to study autism spectrum disorders! Scientists from the Salk Institute of Biological scientists and UC San Diego used stem cells of people with Rett Syndrome to replicate autism in the lab allowing them to learn more about the way autism develops and progresses. Key findings demonstrated that the neural symptoms of autism are reversible, raising hope that autism may one day be curable. Read more here: http://bit.ly/eogyH3

Upcoming Events

2010-12-08T10:26:00.000-08:00

In January, we will attending the 2011 Autism Conference in Washington, D.C. and in February we will be at the 29th Annual Western Regional Conference for CalABA. We will be seeing you there? If you're attending either show, please stop by to say hello.

Great News to Share!

2010-11-23T12:25:00.000-08:00

Behavior Frontiers would like to congratulate our team members Graciela Gomez and Sara Frederiksen. They have both for passed the examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)! This is great news for all of us.
http://www.bacb.com/

A Safe and Fun Halloween

2010-10-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Halloween is a favorite for many kids, but our children with special needs might not automatically see the fun in it. Some common problems and behavioral solutions for helping you child with special needs participate in and hopefully learn to love Halloween:

You got the cutest costume, but your child won’t wear it! Desensitize you little one to the costume. You may have to start small by rewarding them for just touching it or even being in the same room as the costume. That’s okay! Work up in baby steps to putting just part of the costume on for just a few seconds and finally increasing the time that your child can tolerate wearing the entire costume. Taking small, manageable steps and rewarding small successes is the key!
Don’t risk it! If your child already seems to be apprehensive about Halloween, avoid any situations that might scare them such as scary games, movies, or haunted houses. Keep Halloween fun and reinforcing until your child becomes comfortable with it, then later you may be able to introduce them to ghosts and goblins. Even if you feel they’re ready, you may want to test their reactions to these things at another time of year so that if they don’t like it, they don’t associate it with this fun time of year.
Trick-or-treat! Rehearse with your child what they should say and do (and not do!) when trick-or-treating. It may even be a good idea to do a trial run the day before with a few familiar neighbors and give them some favorite candies beforehand to give to your child during the practice session. This way you know your child is getting rewarded and you also get an idea of how much they can handle on the big day.
Tip #1 isn’t working out or you don’t have enough time? Try getting creative and making a costume out of your child’s existing clothes. You can get felt from a craft store and make ears, tails and more to attach to an existing outfit, allowing your child to be comfortable, but still participate in the fun!

Use this card as a cute and creative way to help your child join in the Halloween festivities even if he can’t yell, “Trick or treat!” (Download PDF)

Extra Help for Parents & Caregivers

2010-10-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

EmSeeQ Emergency Locator — The first and only cellular-based locator system helps recover wandering and lost loved ones. This unique system provides peace of mind to parents and caregivers. Unable to find their way home or function well independently, impaired individuals— including children with autism—are at grave risk due to exposure to the elements or hazards they may encounter while wandering. The wristwatch-style device uses cellular telephone technology to securely locate the wearer in the event of a wandering emergency. The device is effective and reliable nationwide—anywhere cell service is available—and integrates directly with the E-9-1-1 emergency response system.

When an EmSeeQ wearer wanders off, the caregiver calls 9-1-1 after a thorough search of all the usual places. The caregiver receives a case number from emergency officials and calls the EmFinder’s toll-free hotline to report the missing person. EmFinders remotely activates the missing individual’s EmSeeQ device and the activated device calls 9-1-1. The EmSeeQ device is activated only after a caregiver has reported the missing person to the police, and the Emfinders Emergency Operations Center can provide emergency responders with valuable health-related information that may aid in the successful rescue of the EmSeeQ wearer.

The device is also very affordable, costing less than a typical cell phone, with a service plan that runs about $25 per month. Two bracelet models are available: a watch-style band with a buckle, and a secure clasp-style band that requires two hands for removal to ensure that it cannot be removed by the impaired individual. To find out more: www.emfinders.com/

Tips for Planning Travel

2010-10-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air. Perhaps you're planning a trip to visit family for the holidays or a weekend road trip to watch the leaves turn colors. Family vacations and road trips can be more stressful than fun for families of children with autism. Elaine Hall, author of Now I See the Moon and creator of “The Miracle Project,” a theatre and film arts program for children with special needs that focuses on celebrating and honoring their unique and often unrecognized talents, offers tips for making your family vacation a positive experience for all: http://bit.ly/9jpp7g

Pepsi Refresh - Vote!

2010-09-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

Vote for research grant for Rett Syndrome - a great cause, which is currently in the lead! Very little is known about Rett's and research is desperately needed to help the girls who suffer from this rare autism spectrum disorder. Vote now, it only takes a couple clicks http://www.refresheverything.com/rettresearchtoreality

New Statistics

2010-09-02T11:08:00.000-07:00

California senator Barbara Boxer held a hearing last week on the "State of Research on Potential Environmental Health Factors with Autism." Experts proposed that the primary explanation for the dramatic increase in autism in the past few decades is a simultaneous increase in environmental toxins and their interactions with genes. The latest statistics estimate that now in the U.S., an astonishing one in 100 children and one in 58 boys are diagnosed with autism.

To read more: http://bit.ly/cK4MAQ

Back to School

2010-08-31T16:17:00.000-07:00

Going back to school can be hard for any child, especially one diagnosed with autism. Here are some suggestions for making the transition back to school as smooth as possible:

1. Get a calendar for your child and mark the day school starts. Cross off the days as they pass leading up to that first day, reminding them each time how many days remain until school begins.

2. Include your child in back to school shopping: Allow the child to pick his or her new outfit, school supplies, or lunch box for the first day of school.

3. Try using these newly bought back to school items to role play the first day of school. You can pretend to be various adults (teacher, bus driver, etc.) that the child will have to interact with at school. This can help to get your child excited or at least reduce any anxiety that he or she may feel about returning to school.

Dodger Day!

2010-07-24T13:05:00.000-07:00

The day was bright and sunny at Dodgers stadium on July 10, 2010. The Dodgers took on the Cubs while Behavior Frontiers staff took on the great feat of eating dodger dogs and nachos! It was a fun day where staff members, friends, and family got together to cheer on the guys in blue. Even though Dodgers didn’t beat the Cubs, the 4th annual Dodger company social was a winning event for Behavior Frontiers. Thanks to all of those who attended and those who planned the event. Go Dodgers!

Our New Blog

2010-07-15T15:34:00.000-07:00

We have so many exciting new adventures ahead of us, we thought we start a blog to keep everyone updated on our progress, news and announcements. We will also be sharing up to date research and helpful information along the way.

Subscribe here to say up to date with our journey!