Carson grad earns master's in behavior analysis

Brighid H. Fronapfel received her master of science degree in behavior analysis on June 1 from California State University, Stanislaus with academic distinction. Her thesis titled, "Establishing a Generalized Autoclitic Repertoire in Young Children Diagnosed with Autism" was awarded first place in the International Association of Behavior Analysis student research competition in Verbal Behavior.

Fronapfel is a 2001 Carson High graduate and graduated from UNR in 2005 with a degree in psychology. She is the daughter of Connie and Tom Fronapfel of Carson City.