Fort Mill, South Carolina Nov 2, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Behavior Analyst and autism advocate Bhawna (Sonia) Aggarwal, BCBA, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Global Recognition Award for excellence in autism care, clinical innovation, and family empowerment.
Selected through a competitive evaluation process using the Rasch Model, Aggarwal was recognized for her measurable impact on autism services, ethical leadership, and outstanding contributions across clinical practice, education, governance, and parent support.
As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst practicing across the United States and Canada, Aggarwal has helped hundreds of families and trained professionals to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through evidence-based, compassionate care.
“This award reflects a movement toward compassionate, accessible, and culturally-aware autism support,” said Aggarwal. “Every child and family deserves evidence-based guidance that is rooted in dignity, inclusion, and real-world effectiveness.”
Award Jury Recognition
The Global Recognition Awards judges highlighted Aggarwal’s:
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Leadership in governance — Executive Quality Committee at the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario; Human Rights Committee at Autism Services of Mecklenburg County
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Family-centered innovation — coaching parents to apply ABA strategies with measurable progress
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Global education impact — author of Building Better Behavior, bridging ABA science with real-life strategies
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Mentorship excellence — developing RBTs and future clinicians with strong ethical foundations
“Aggarwal’s ability to combine clinical excellence with systemic advocacy and education represents world-class achievement,” said Alex Sterling, Global Recognition Awards spokesperson. “Her work improves lives at scale and strengthens the infrastructure supporting autism services internationally.”
About Bhawna (Sonia) Aggarwal
Bhawna (Sonia) Aggarwal, BCBA, is an autism specialist, author, and educator practicing in the U.S. and Canada. She is the founder of Cognifi, an autism support platform empowering families, educators, and clinicians. She is the author of Building Better Behavior: Unlocking Potential with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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