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

Here at Positive Development, we believe in practicing a transdisciplinary approach to providing the best possible care and results for your family.

Learn more about how this model of care leads to lasting developmental improvements.

We’re growing again! We’re very excited to share our latest acquisition news and to be a new care provider option for families in Oklahoma.

DRBI stands for Developmental, Relationship-Based Intervention. What does this mean? Let us explain.

As a result of the numerous excellent questions asked during our Autism and Social Work webinar, we've created this guide, offering a recap and helpful links.

Meet the staff, explore our space and connect with other parents and families within the community.

Join Us for the Grand Opening of Our Newest Developmental Care Center

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.

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

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.

Autism and Social Work: Why Social Work Provides the Best Background for Autism Support

California, along with a few states, the AAP, and AMA, recognizes the need to expand access to evidence-based developmental care.

Join efforts to change California laws for autism coverage. Your support could set a precedent for other states.

Outstanding Leader and Recipient of the Stanley I. Greenspan Humanitarian Award.

Peter, diagnosed with autism at three, was prescribed 40 hours of ABA therapy per week. His parents, Leslie and Peter, sought alternatives.

Dr. Serena Wieder, co-author of "The Child with Special Needs," visited our New Jersey location, creating special memories for our team.

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

Positive Development and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois partner to provide developmental care to underserved families in Southwestern Illinois.

Positive Development Opens Two New Developmental Care Centers Catering to Neurodiverse Children and Families in New Jersey

There are many steps you can take to make trick-or-treating a more inclusive experience for your family and even your community.

Two New Jersey locations opening this weekend! Join us 10/14 and 10/15 to celebrate a new chapter in autism care.

Metro East Illinois location opening this weekend! Join us 9/9 to celebrate a new chapter in autism care.

Positive Development applauds AMA's passing of Resolution 706, updating its policy for neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism.

Positive Development provides parent support to meet the unique needs of each family. What does that look like? Find out here.

Join us for a candid discussion on the underrepresented experience of autistic parents, live on Thursday, April 28th at 1:00pm ET.

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

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

In our Lunch N Learn series, Haley Moss shares tips for making the holidays more accessible for autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

Develop stronger community connections in autism intervention. Use these 6 strategies to support extended family and friends.

On Uniquely Human: The Podcast, Dr. Joshua Feder stressed the importance of including medications in holistic support for autistic & neurodivergent individuals.

As parents, we feel we know our children best, but sometimes we need help distinguishing slow development from signs of autism.

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

Positive Development teams up with neurodivergent advocates Haley Moss and Libby Parent to share back-to-school tips.

Start your weekend The Positive Way with this amazing feedback we received from the mom of a 3-year-old boy we’ve been working with!

With the rare opportunity to participate in this virtual conference in person, I couldn’t help but share some of my experiences and highlights!

Offering insight, resources, and supportive strategies on Autism and mental health challenges.

From tablet addiction to forming social bonds, AJ's journey with Positive Development is inspiring.

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

Celebrate with us as we officially introduce our newly renovated location in Plantation, FL with this neurodiverse, family-friendly event!

Parent-teacher conferences demand a strategic approach. Here's how you can make the most of your time with your child's teacher.

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!

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

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

Helpful tips to ensure that you and your child have a spooktacular Halloween season!

Holidays bring unique challenges. Check out our list for a happy and bright season!

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

6 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress and Set the Stage for Joy

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

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

Dance/Movement Therapy enhances emotional, cognitive, physical, and social aspects, especially valuable for individuals with autism.

On August 4th, 2021, Positive Development expanded by acquiring Cawn/Krantz & Associates, a 35-year supporter of children with neurodevelopmental challenges.

In December 2020, Positive Development expanded by merging with Real Connections Institute (RCI), a top developmental therapy provider in California.

The sensory system processes various sensations, including those from food. Simple strategies can help ease children's anxiety at holiday tables.