For parents of autistic children ages 2–8

You can help your child grow without becoming their therapist.

Get practical strategies from a BCBA, plus support using them in real life: during mealtimes, transitions, playtime, and the moments that matter most.

Created by a BCBA who is also the parent of an autistic child.
Enrollment now open

Fall 2026 Family Progress Cohort

Only 5 sponsored spots
Complete 12-week program $2,995
Private sponsorship covers $2,245
Your family pays $750
Children ages 2–8
Virginia and North Carolina
100% virtual
See If Your Family Qualifies

3–5 minute application · Personal follow-up · No commitment to enroll

Father and young child playing with wooden blocks together at home
15+ Years of clinical experience
100+ Children supported throughout her clinical career
30+ Families using the AspireNext method
Everyday family life

The appointment ends. Real life keeps going.

Recommendations can make perfect sense during an appointment. Then a hard moment happens at home, and you’re left wondering what to try next.

You know your child. ASPIRE Next helps turn that knowledge into a practical plan and supports you as you use it in real life.
Does any of this feel familiar?

  • A transition or routine falls apart, and you aren’t sure how to respond.

  • Your child has trouble communicating what they need.

  • You want to help your child build a new skill without creating more frustration.

  • You’ve tried several strategies but can’t tell which ones are helping.

How ASPIRE Next Works

A practical way forward, one week at a time.

Each week, you’ll choose one or two things that matter most, learn a practical strategy that fits your family’s routines, and notice what changes. Then we adjust together. No giant list of changes. Just a clear place to start and support as you go.

  1. 01

    Understand What’s Happening

    We look at what’s working, what feels hard, and what may be getting in the way.

  2. 02

    Choose What Matters

    Together, we choose one or two priorities instead of trying to change everything at once.

  3. 03

    Try One Strategy

    Learn a practical strategy and use it in routines your family already has.

  4. 04

    Notice and Adjust

    See what helps, then refine the plan together.

The process repeats as your child and family’s needs change.
Support Can Look Like

What progress can look like in everyday family life.

Every family begins in a different place. These are some of the areas you may choose to work on together.

Support Communication

Help your child express their needs, choices, and preferences in ways that work for them.

Build Everyday Skills

Practice skills for daily routines, one manageable step at a time.

Navigate Difficult Moments

Find practical ways to approach mornings, mealtimes, transitions, and other challenging parts of the day.

Play, Learn, and Connect

Support your child as they explore interests, take part in family activities, and engage with the world around them.

What Could Change for You

What could feel different 12 weeks from now?

You may not have every answer. But you could feel more prepared for the moments that leave you guessing today.

A 12-week path toward greater clarity

  • More confident about what to try

  • Clearer about what’s helping and why

  • Better able to adjust when something isn’t working

  • Less alone in figuring out what comes next

Every child and family is different. Specific outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Who the Cohort Is For

Could this be the right support for your family?

The Fall 2026 Family Progress Cohort is designed for families who want help turning professional recommendations into practical strategies they can use at home.

Fall 2026 Family Progress Cohort

This may be a good fit if:

5 sponsored spots

  • Your child is between 2 and 8 years old.

  • Your child has an autism diagnosis, or is waiting for one and already has professional recommendations you want help putting into practice.

  • You want practical support with communication, transitions, routines, or other everyday skills.

  • You live in Virginia or North Carolina and can join a virtual session once a week.

If this sounds like your family, the next step is a short application. We’ll review it personally and help you decide whether the cohort is the right fit.
See If Your Family Qualifies

Takes 3–5 minutes · No commitment to enroll

Sandhya Bikmal, Chief Clinical Officer of ASPIRE Next

Sandhya Bikmal

M.S., BCBA, LBA

Chief Clinical Officer

Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina

Meet Sandhya Bikmal

Clinical experience. Personal understanding.

Sandhya has supported more than 100 children throughout her 15+ years as a behavior analyst. She is also the parent of an autistic son.

The Idea Behind ASPIRE Next

ASPIRE Next grew from a challenge Sandhya’s own family knew well: how to turn professional recommendations into practical support that works at home.

Together, Sandhya and Harish created ASPIRE Next to give families clearer guidance, practical strategies, and support for the moments that happen outside the appointment.

Read Our Story Watch Harish’s TEDx Talk
From an ASPIRE Next Parent

“Among all the BCBAs we’ve worked with, Sandhya truly stands out for her dedication, expertise, and compassion.”

Parent of an ASPIRE Next client
Take the Next Step

You don’t have to figure out what comes next alone.

Tell us a little about your family. We’ll review your application personally and follow up to see whether the Fall 2026 cohort could be a good fit.

Fall 2026

Family Progress Cohort

  • Only 5 sponsored spots
  • For families with children ages 2–8
  • Virginia and North Carolina
  • 100% virtual
See If Your Family Qualifies

Takes 3–5 minutes to complete · No commitment to enroll