Questions parents and professionals ask us

ASDBUDDY is a learning platform that teaches parents and professionals NDBI, the modern, naturalistic approach to autism intervention. It was founded in Mumbai by Sudha K Y, an NDBI-certified counselling psychologist and a parent herself. Read Sudha’s story.

NDBI stands for Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention. It combines developmental science with behavioural science to build communication, engagement, play and learning within everyday routines. It was developed and validated by the international scientific community, and is recommended by WHO, Stanford Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital and others.

Traditional ABA often relies on structured, therapist-led drills. NDBI is child-led and happens in natural moments such as play, meals and bath time, with the parent at the centre. It focuses on motivation, shared engagement and real communication, not compliance.

The 10 Freedoms is ASDBUDDY’s own growth model. It shows how NDBI flows in practice, stage by stage, so it is easier to understand and use at home. Each Freedom describes how a child relates to the world today, and what to work on next. Explore the 10 Freedoms.

Take the free 3-minute reflection: 15 quick questions about everyday life with your child. Then watch Sudha explain the matching Freedoms, and confirm the stage with her on a free 10-minute call.

No. It is a reflection tool for parents, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. It helps you find a starting point for learning.

Parents and caregivers of autistic children who want to understand what their child is experiencing and how to guide them at home. Our book and many courses are especially suited to parents of children under 7.

The lessons are short and self-paced. You apply them within things you already do with your child, such as play, meals and bath time, so learning fits into your day rather than adding to it.

We recommend it. A free 10-minute call with Sudha helps confirm your child’s stage and which course to begin with. Most families need only one or two Freedom courses before continuing confidently on their own.

Yes. The free plan includes the ASDBUDDY app, access to blogs and the community, one week of content on each Freedom course, and 3 free courses on autism learning (100 days, about 10 hours of self-study). See all plans.

100 days of access to ASDBUDDY self-study courses, plus a live group Q&A for parents every 15 days (recorded). In each live Q&A, every family gets an individual 10 minutes: 3 minutes to show a video of their child, 7 minutes to discuss it.

A hand-held, goal-oriented NDBI programme: 12 individual appointments of 90+ minutes within 15 weeks. Goals are set together, you share a video in each meeting, and your consultant gives feedback and a plan for the following week. The fee is ₹54,000 (or $600), paid once. Ask on WhatsApp.

Yes. The ASDBUDDY app is available on Google Play and the App Store, and gives access to your courses, videos and weekly activities.

Our courses are digital products, so refunds are not issued once an order is confirmed and access is given. If you have any problem accessing a course, please contact us and we will help. See the full refund policy.

Developmental paediatricians, psychologists, behaviour analysts, speech and occupational therapists, special educators, early intervention professionals, students and researchers: anyone working with autistic children who wants evidence-informed skills.

15 modules and 70 sessions, about 11.5 hours of video, with a final quiz and certificate. See the course.

NDBI by ASDBUDDY runs live on Zoom on 27–29 November 2026, delivered by Sudha K Y. Recordings are available for 100 days, and seats are limited. See the workshop details.

Yes, for professionals who need support to attend. Apply for a sponsored seat.

Email is the fastest: contactus@asdbuddy.org. You can also message us on WhatsApp (+91 98190 80507), or call +91 22 2847 0804.

Hindi versions are coming soon. Contact us if you would like to be told when they are ready.