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ABOUT ASPIREAUTISM

Making autism care more accessible across Ontario.

Finding support for your child should not mean endless calls, long waits, or having nowhere nearby to turn. Aspire is working to change that—with personalized ABA therapy and a team that takes the time to know your family.

Meet Our Team
Parent, child, and care professional connecting during an activity at home
Parent and child sharing a learning activity with a care professional at home

Our story

Families deserve a clearer path to care.

For many Ontario families, finding autism support means joining waitlists, contacting multiple providers, or discovering that the care they need is not available nearby.

Aspire’s mission is to make personalized care easier to access while keeping the experience personal. We want parents to know who is supporting their child, understand the plan, and feel comfortable asking questions.

That means listening carefully, building goals around the child and family, and keeping communication part of the care—not an afterthought.

Meaningful progress

Progress that matters in your child’s everyday life.

Every child brings different strengths, needs, interests, and priorities. Therapy can work toward practical changes that help a child communicate, participate, and feel more confident in the routines that matter to your family.

Child making a choice during an everyday interaction

More ways to be understood.

From asking for a favourite snack to making a choice during play, communication goals should connect to what matters in your child’s day. We work toward skills that help children express themselves in ways appropriate to their needs.

Child practising an age-appropriate routine with nearby support

Confidence in everyday routines.

Getting dressed, washing hands, or preparing for the next activity can involve many small skills. Individualized goals help children practise those steps at a pace that fits them.

Parent and child enjoying a shared activity at home

Support that fits your family.

Shared activities and daily transitions can create opportunities to practise skills together. Families receive practical strategies connected to their own goals and routines.

Parent and care professional having an attentive conversation at home

Our values

You should feel supported, too.

Therapist speaking with a parent in a family home

We listen first

Your concerns, priorities, and knowledge of your child help shape the conversation from the beginning.

We see the individual

We take time to understand your child’s strengths, interests, and needs instead of assuming one approach fits everyone.

We keep you involved

You should understand the goals, have space to ask questions, and feel included in decisions about care.

We follow through

Clear updates, thoughtful reviews, and practical next steps help families feel connected to the people supporting them.

Clinical care

Thoughtful care, at every step.

Our team organizes care around understanding the child, building a thoughtful plan, practising skills in real routines, and reviewing what comes next with the family.

Understand

Listen to the family, understand strengths and needs, and clarify the priorities that matter most.

Plan

Build individualized goals and a care approach that fits the child and the family’s routines.

Practise

Deliver sessions and coaching with strategies that can carry into everyday moments.

Review

Look at progress, communicate clearly, and adjust the next steps as the child develops.

The people behind Aspire

Our Clinical Team

Your care team brings clinical expertise, practical experience, and a shared commitment to helping families feel supported.

Clinical leadership

Meet the people who guide Aspire’s clinical standard and ensure every child receives effective individualized ABA therapy.

Meet some of our therapy team

The instructors and therapists who bring your child’s plan to life through warm, consistent support.

Eden S., Instructor Therapist

Eden S.

Instructor Therapist

Cecilia V., Instructor Therapist

Cecilia V.

Instructor Therapist

Lorreine G., Instructor Therapist

Lorreine G.

Instructor Therapist

Allison H., Instructor Therapist

Allison H.

Instructor Therapist

Rosie W., Instructor Therapist

Rosie W.

Instructor Therapist

Alyssa J., Instructor Therapist

Alyssa J.

Instructor Therapist

Tiana T., Instructor Therapist

Tiana T.

Instructor Therapist

Ninette Z., Instructor Therapist

Ninette Z.

Instructor Therapist

Prakiti J., Instructor Therapist

Prakiti J.

Instructor Therapist

Deeksha R., Instructor Therapist

Deeksha R.

Instructor Therapist

Allie D., Instructor Therapist

Allie D.

Instructor Therapist

Gloria B., Instructor Therapist

Gloria B.

Instructor Therapist

Jaiden R., Instructor Therapist

Jaiden R.

Instructor Therapist

Sofia V., Instructor Therapist

Sofia V.

Instructor Therapist

Cheyenne T., Instructor Therapist

Cheyenne T.

Instructor Therapist

Shalini H., Instructor Therapist

Shalini H.

Instructor Therapist

Meghna N., Instructor Therapist

Meghna N.

Instructor Therapist

Aditi K., Instructor Therapist

Aditi K.

Instructor Therapist

Bidisha B., Instructor Therapist

Bidisha B.

Instructor Therapist

Ella D., Instructor Therapist

Ella D.

Instructor Therapist

Clinical leadership

Dr. Laura C.

Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.), PhD

Dr. Laura Chubb is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She has over a decade of experience working with children and families, including serving as a Clinical Coordinator at McMaster Children’s Hospital, as well as working with the Canadian government to advise on expanding access to therapy services in rural and underserved communities. Laura is also a postdoctoral researcher at Western University, where her work focuses on developmental disabilities, behaviour, and comfort. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized treatment, family collaboration, and improving quality of life.

Clinical leadership

Jennifer H.

Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.)

Jennifer Harper is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with over 24 years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University and has worked as a Clinical Supervisor since 2013. Jennifer has extensive experience working with children and youth in their homes, focusing on communication, self-help, and developmental skills. She values parent involvement and collaboration throughout the therapy process.

Clinical leadership

Dani N.

Clinical Case Manager

Danielle Newman serves as AspireAutism’s Clinical Case Manager, leading and managing our team of Instructor Therapists. She holds an Autism Behaviour Science Certificate and an Educational Assistant Diploma from St. Clair College, with previous experience as an Instructor Therapist and Direct Support Worker. Drawing on her background in ABA therapy, Danielle oversees day-to-day case coordination, provides ongoing support and guidance to our therapists, and works closely with our clinical leadership team to maintain high standards of care and consistency across services.

Clinical leadership

Teresa M.

Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.)

Teresa Miele is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a Master’s degree in Applied Disability Studies from Brock University. She has over nine years of experience in behavioural and developmental services, including clinical leadership roles at KidsAbility Centre for Child Development. Teresa has worked with children and families across home, school, and community settings, collaborating with parents, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care.

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OUR MISSION

Make care easier to reach. Keep it personal.

Therapist supporting a child during an activity at home

Finding autism support can put a lot on a parent’s shoulders: contacting providers, comparing options, waiting for responses, and trying to work out what their child needs next.

Aspire’s mission is to make that path clearer for families across Ontario. We want more children to access personalized support, with parents who understand the plan and a team that takes time to listen.

As we grow, the personal side of care must grow with us. Kindness, clear communication, and respect for each child should be part of every family’s experience.

Parent and child sharing a natural moment at home
Illustrated outline of Ontario representing AspireAutism’s province-wide vision

OUR VISION

A child’s postal code should not decide their access to support.

We want an Ontario where families have a clearer path to appropriate care, whether they live in a large city or a community with fewer nearby services.

That means working toward broader access while staying thoughtful about quality, clinical fit, and what each family needs. It also means building a service that helps parents feel informed and supported throughout the process.

Our vision is bigger than reaching more places. It is helping more children participate in everyday life—and more families feel they have someone in their corner.

Ready when you are

Let’s find the right support for your child.

Tell us about your family. We’ll explain the available options, answer your questions, and help you understand the next step.

Free consultation. No obligation.