The Behavior Frontiers Blog

Edina, Minnesota is a suburb of Minneapolis, and was home to one of Behavior Frontiers’ first autism care centers. Now, we are pleased to announce that our center is expanding to offer autism care to even more children!

If you’re looking for autism care near Minneapolis, our center is open and enrolling! This center already featured a mix of purpose-built playrooms and smaller, individual therapy rooms. With this expansion, we will allow for a greater opportunity for sensory and social skills interactions for our clients. The expansion will result in the addition of a specialized social skills room, an enhanced sensory playroom, additional one-to-one ABA therapy rooms, a cozy lobby for secure drop off of children, and a parent training room.

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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can struggle with a number of sensory issues. One of the most common areas that children struggle with is getting their hair cut. It’s an unfamiliar environment, filled with strange sounds and uncomfortable sensations – no wonder it can be so overwhelming! However, with these helpful tips and strategies, you can help make your child’s haircutting experience less stressful for both you and your child.

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Naturalistic Teaching Strategies (or NATS) is one of the major cornerstones of an ABA program. This involves using things that your child is interested in, or activities your child enjoys, in order to guide learning. Unlike Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), NATS is much less structured and frequently revolves around play.

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All parents share concerns about ensuring their children's safety at home. Whether it's the worry about the cabinet under the sink containing cleaning supplies or the sharp corners of a coffee table, the list of concerns tends to grow. The anxieties are amplified for autism families. If a child has elopement issues, constant considerations about the environment arise. Questions like, "Is the lock out of reach?" or "Can my child navigate the new latching system?" become a persistent source of stress.

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Located just south of Denver, in Arapahoe County, lies the city of Centennial. Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area, Centennial is home to over 100,000 people. For the last year, Centennial has also been the home of one of Behavior Frontiers’ autism care centers!

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The field of behavior analysis, though relatively young compared to other disciplines, has witnessed the contributions of numerous significant researchers shaping the future of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face many challenges. One of the most frustrating, for the child and their parents, is a difficulty expressing their wants and needs. This can lead to the child using aggressive behavior.

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Located just north of Dallas, in Collin County, lies the city of Plano. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Plano is a big city with a small-town feel. Since 2022, Plano has been the home of one of Behavior Frontiers’ newest autism care centers!

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If you're concerned about your child's behavior and suspect they might be showing signs of autism, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about getting an assessment. Professionals commonly use a tool called the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) for this purpose. The ADOS is a test that helps professionals, such as clinicians or school systems, evaluate and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders in children.

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Smyrna sits in the heart of Georgia, just a quick 15-minute drive from downtown Atlanta. The city is home to 50,000 people, and, since 2023, one of Behavior Frontiers’ newest autism centers!

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