Our Story
We built the support we once needed.
When our son Himal was diagnosed with autism, our family entered a world we did not yet understand.
We received thoughtful recommendations from caring professionals. Then we went home to meals, transitions, communication, and bedtime, and all the moments that could not wait until the next appointment.
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The gap between good advice and daily life is where ASPIRE Next began.
Where it started
The questions that stayed with us.
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What should we focus on first?
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What do we do when the hard moment is actually happening?
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How do we know if any of this is helping?
Sandhya turned those questions into a career, and eventually, ASPIRE Next.
Himal’s creativity helped us see progress in a fuller, more human way.
Meet the Founders
Clinical expertise. Lived understanding. A shared purpose.
Sandhya and Harish Bikmal built ASPIRE Next from both professional experience and their experience raising Himal.
Sandhya Bikmal, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Clinical Lead
Sandhya’s path into behavior analysis began at home. Raising Himal led her to pursue the clinical knowledge she wished her family had received earlier. For more than 15 years, she has helped over 100 children and families turn clinical recommendations into practical support for everyday life.
Harish Bikmal
Innovation
Harish brings experience across healthcare, behavioral health, technology, product development, and disability inclusion. His work focuses on building better systems and creating more opportunities for autistic people, disabled people, and their families.
Watch Harish’s TEDx Talk →The People Behind ASPIRE Next
Different areas of expertise. One shared goal: making support clearer, more useful, and easier for families to access.
Jennifer Parr
Jennifer is a multimedia designer and strategist who works across brand, storytelling, creative direction, and digital experience. Her neurodivergent perspective shapes the way she thinks about accessibility, clarity, and how people actually move through an experience. At ASPIRE Next, she helps shape the brand, website, messaging, and creative direction, creating thoughtful, engaging experiences that feel approachable, human, and true to the families ASPIRE Next serves.
Alondra Ortez
Alondra brings several years of experience in pediatric therapy and a strong understanding of what it takes behind the scenes to create a smoother experience for families. Her background spans administration, insurance, intake, and supporting both families and clinical teams, giving her a view of the many moving pieces that have to work together well. At ASPIRE Next, she focuses on operations and business development, helping strengthen processes, support growth, and make it easier for families and providers to move from first contact to meaningful support.
In Their Words
As a mom of a child on the autism spectrum, I am deeply grateful for the support we received from Sandhya. After limited progress with another ABA company, moving to private therapy with her was the best decision we made. Under her guidance, my son’s tantrums reduced, his communication improved, and he even began developing important social skills like turn-taking. What makes Sandhya exceptional is her child-led approach and the way she empowers parents through knowledge and guidance. She not only helped our son grow but also gave us the tools to better support him. Among all the BCBAs we’ve worked with, Sandhya truly stands out for her dedication, expertise, and compassion.— Parent of an ASPIRE Next Client
What we learned.
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See the whole child, not just the diagnosis.
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The people who know a child best deserve to be heard, not just instructed.
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Good advice only helps if someone helps you use it.
Why ASPIRE Next
Guidance should not stop when the appointment ends.
Professional care can offer valuable expertise and direction. But families still have to decide what those recommendations look like during the next morning routine, difficult transition, meal, or bedtime. ASPIRE Next helps you choose what to focus on, try practical strategies at home, and adjust as you learn what works, one week at a time.
Five families. Twelve weeks. Real progress.
Your Next Step
You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out.
Tell us what is happening at home, what you have already tried, and what you hope could feel easier. We can help you understand what next step may make sense.
Get Started You do not need to choose a service before reaching out.