Aspire Living & Learning Supports Neurodiverse Children and Adults

Nonprofit organization provides mental health services, evaluations, and therapy for families in Connecticut

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:36am

A translucent X-ray image of a child's brain, with the intricate neural structures glowing in shades of blue and purple, conceptually representing the complex mental health needs of neurodiverse individuals.Aspire Living & Learning's specialized services aim to provide a deeper understanding of the unique needs of neurodiverse individuals.New Haven Today

Aspire Living & Learning, a nonprofit organization in New Haven, Connecticut, specializes in supporting neurodiverse children and adults, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences. The organization offers psychological evaluations, educational assessments, and therapy services both in-person and via telehealth. Families can typically receive a response within 48 hours and be seen within weeks. Aspire will also be launching virtual parenting groups in the late spring to provide practical strategies and support for parents.

Why it matters

Access to specialized mental health services and support can be crucial for families with neurodiverse children and adults, helping them better understand their needs and find effective coping strategies. Aspire's comprehensive approach aims to address the unique challenges faced by this community.

The details

Aspire Living & Learning's senior director of children's mental health, Courtney Cotter, and chief of clinical and children's services, Elizabeth Sellinger, recently appeared on 'CT Buzz' to discuss the organization's services. They explained that Aspire specializes in supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences, through psychological evaluations, educational assessments, and therapy. Families can typically expect a response within 48 hours and be seen within weeks. In the late spring, Aspire will also be launching virtual parenting groups to provide practical strategies and support for parents.

  • Aspire Living & Learning will start virtual parenting groups in the late spring of 2026.

The players

Courtney Cotter

The senior director of children's mental health at Aspire Living & Learning.

Elizabeth Sellinger

The chief of clinical and children's services at Aspire Living & Learning.

Aspire Living & Learning

A nonprofit organization in New Haven, Connecticut that specializes in supporting neurodiverse children and adults, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences.

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What they’re saying

“Every parent wants to see their child happy and thriving, but what happens when behavior, emotions or learning struggles leave you feeling unsure and alone?”

— Natasha Lubczenko

What’s next

Individuals can contact Aspire Living & Learning by calling 203-527-0083 or emailing behavioralhealth@allinc.org to learn more about their services and schedule an appointment.

The takeaway

Aspire Living & Learning provides a valuable resource for families in Connecticut seeking specialized mental health support and services for their neurodiverse children and adults, helping them better understand their needs and find effective coping strategies.