All About Autism

All About Autism

The Power of Play

For children, play serves as a key for unlocking their development, offering an avenue through which they discover essential skills fundamental to their growth.

Why We Understand Neurodivergence and the Usefulness of Our Model So Deeply

At Positive Development, we see our work as more than a job. We empathize with our clients' challenges and joys, understanding the crucial need for insurance.

Positive Development: Cause and Community Is Our Core

Creating a company that leads with respect, authenticity, joy, and growth allows us to not just enjoy our days, but to bring our best selves to our clients.

What It’s Like: Working as a Development Paraprofessional at Positive Development

Celebrate our developmental paraprofessionals, who work directly with clients in therapy. Hear from Richard Perez on his experience in this role.

Neurodiverse Gift Guide

For any occasion, you might be celebrating a neurodivergent person in your life. Positive Development is curating a list of neurodiversity-friendly gifts.

When to Seek an Autism Diagnosis for Your Child

While all children develop at their own pace, there are several ways you may recognize that your child has processing and developmental differences.

6 Strategic Steps to Landing a Job as a Developmental Autism Specialist

Interested in a rewarding career as a developmental autism specialist? Learn about the role and how to start your journey in this article.

10 Reasons: Why I Love my Job

10 perfect descriptions of why we love what we do, from Rachael Singer, Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist at Positive Development.

Part 2: Behind the Scenes Highlights at Profectum’s Annual Educators Conference

The conference was beyond fantastic, highlighting the importance of relationships and meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.

Ableism - What’s in and what’s out in 2022?

Disabled and neurodivergent individuals, like me, face ableism struggles, internalized or overt. Here's what I'm unlearning for 2022. Let's do this together!

A Look Back at 2021

We are so grateful to our incredibly community for your trust and support in 2021, and we strive to again exceed expectations in 2022!

Accept & Embrace Neurodiversity - Beyond April

Autism Awareness must include embracing neurodiversity daily. Learn more in our blog from Positive Development team members!

Let's Discuss Our Language

At Positive Development, we embrace complexity in self-description. Join the conversation in the comments!

On Meltdowns and Masking

Meltdowns and shutdowns are common in the autistic and neurodivergent community, where masking from childhood can cause lasting psychological effects.

"Nothing about us, without us."

The conversation on appropriate and ethical therapy has often overlooked the crucial perspective of autistic individuals themselves.