Positive Development provides in‑home, play‑based developmental therapy for children and teens on the autism spectrum. Their multidisciplinary team creates individualized plans that integrate speech‑language, occupational, and mental‑health interventions, while offering one‑on‑one parent coaching to reinforce strategies in daily routines. The model focuses on relational, child‑led activities to improve emotional regulation, communication, social engagement, and functional independence.
Funding
$51.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
3OAFFounders
Product
Problem
Families of autistic children often lack accessible, home-based therapeutic options that integrate play and parental involvement, leading to limited progress in social, communication, and daily living skills.
Solution
Positive Development delivers in‑home, play‑based developmental therapy tailored to each child’s interests, developmental stage, and family context. The model combines speech‑language, occupational, and mental‑health therapists who design individualized care plans and conduct sessions primarily in the child’s home, fostering safety and engagement. Parents receive one‑on‑one support from clinical experts, enabling them to reinforce strategies throughout daily routines. Progress is monitored through regular goal reviews and quarterly reassessments, with adjustments made as needed. The approach emphasizes relational, child‑led interventions rather than traditional behaviorist methods, aiming for measurable gains in emotional regulation, communication, social engagement, and functional independence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are families with children or teens diagnosed with autism who seek home‑based, play‑focused therapy and parental coaching to support developmental growth.
Features
- In‑home therapy sessions using a play‑based curriculum that aligns with the child’s natural interests and curiosity
- Integrated multidisciplinary team (speech‑language, occupational, and mental‑health therapists) delivering coordinated developmental care
- Dedicated 1:1 parent support with clinical experts for guidance, strategy sharing, and progress discussions
- Quarterly goal reviews and six‑month reassessments to track and adapt individualized care plans
- Option for supplemental in‑center services providing specialized resources and multi‑intervention support when needed
- Evidence‑based Developmental Relationship‑Based Intervention (DRBI) recognized for high efficacy in autism treatment