Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandi Fonville.
Brandi, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’ve always had a heart for helping people. Even as a kid, I naturally found myself in roles where I could support or care for others. After earning my bachelor’s degree in business, I planned to work in the nonprofit world. I found a local ranch that offered free horseback riding sessions to individuals with disabilities, and I immediately felt connected to their mission. I had volunteered at a similar ranch during college and loved the experience, so I joined their team and truly enjoyed the work. But I also felt like I wanted to do more.
At the time, my sister had opened an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) company and asked if I’d be interested in working with her part-time to learn more about the field. I said yes—and I was instantly drawn in. Seeing how ABA could help children learn to communicate, stay safe, and access the world in meaningful ways was incredible. It was work that really mattered, and I knew it was something I wanted to do long-term.
That led me to go back to school to earn my master’s in psychology and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I graduated in 2014 and spent the next several years working for other companies, gaining experience and refining my approach. All the while, I knew I eventually wanted to create something of my own.
In 2022, when Texas began allowing Medicaid to cover ABA services, I saw an opportunity to make a real difference for families who had long been underserved. That same year, I started my company, Inspired Child, with a mission to provide high-quality, compassionate ABA therapy to children—regardless of their background or access to private insurance.
It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m so grateful to be doing work that truly changes lives.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t always been smooth, but I truly believe the Lord is behind me and provides exactly what we need at the right time.
One of the biggest challenges early on was bringing ABA to communities where it had never been offered before. In many lower-income areas, families weren’t familiar with what ABA was or how it could help their children. There was also a lack of awareness about career opportunities in this field, so finding people who were both qualified and passionate about working with children diagnosed with autism was difficult.
Another challenge has been finding appropriate spaces to provide services. Medicaid requires that facilities meet specific ADA compliance standards, and in older cities, those kinds of buildings are limited. The options that are available often aren’t ideal for working with children, so we’ve focused on serving families in their homes, which allows us to meet them where they are and provide support in a more personal environment.
Despite these obstacles, we’ve continued to grow and adapt. Every challenge has helped shape the way we serve our community, and I’m grateful for how far we’ve come.
We’ve been impressed with Inspired Child ABA, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Inspired Child specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism. What makes us different is our commitment to providing therapy in the child’s natural environment, their home, surrounded by their routines, their families, and the people they love most.
Working in the home allows us to focus on meaningful, real-world change. We help children learn to communicate, play, be safe, and build independence in the environment where they spend most of their time. Parents, siblings, grandparents, and even extended family members are often involved in sessions, which makes the learning process more consistent and natural. We also support social development by including typical peers like siblings and cousins in play and social skills sessions.
In addition to home-based therapy, we also take children into the community to practice and apply their skills in real-life settings. That might mean going to local story times to be around larger groups of children, visiting the playground to work on play, social skills, and safety, or going to stores to build independence in public spaces. These experiences help children learn how to navigate the world around them, not just in therapy but in everyday life.
We are a small, highly individualized practice, and we are proud of that. It allows us to keep every program personal and closely tailored to each child and family. Our services are never one-size-fits-all, nothing is rushed or watered down. Every decision we make is thoughtful and focused on what is best for that specific child.
What I am most proud of is the heart behind our work. Inspired Child is not just another ABA provider. We are rooted in the community. We know our families, and we walk alongside them every step of the way. That connection, care, and commitment is the core of who we are.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
There are several ways people can get involved with Inspired Child. One way is by becoming Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and joining our team to work directly with the children and families we serve.
We are also interested in partnering with the community to create a social group where families can bring their kids to play together. For this we would need access to fenced in playgrounds and playrooms to provide a safe and comfortable environment. This kind of group would help children become comfortable around other kids and learn to see social interactions as fun and positive experiences.
Another way people can collaborate with us is by offering spaces for these social groups or therapy sessions during less busy times. Smaller fenced in areas like personal business parks or indoor play environments that are novel to the kids would be ideal. These spaces would allow our kids to practice and generalize their play and social skills in new settings without being overwhelmed by large crowds.
We also welcome donations of gently used learning materials and toys that can support our therapy sessions and help children engage and learn.
Supporting us means helping create safe welcoming environments where children can grow learn and thrive. We are always grateful for the community’s partnership in this important work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Inspiredchildaba.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092124980402
