# Affirming Support Collaborative

> ABA therapy · Palms. Child-led, play-based, neurodiversity-affirming developmental therapy for autistic and neurodivergent children, in home, school and community.
- Ages: Up to age 21
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 10535 Rose Ave Apt 10, Los Angeles, CA 90034
- Website: https://www.affirmingsupportcollaborative.com/
- Phone: (213) 259-3359
- Email: hello@affirmingsupportcollaborative.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/palms/affirming-support-collaborative

## Comprehensive developmental therapy (ABA/BHT alternative)

Up to age 21

Play-based, child-led developmental therapy for autistic and other neurodivergent children, built on the DIR/Floortime model and informed by naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (JASPER, Early Start Denver Model, Natural Environment Teaching). It is positioned as a developmental alternative to traditional ABA that can still be covered as Behavioral Health Treatment. Comprehensive care is usually 15-30 hours a week of 1:1 support in home, school and community settings, while focused therapy targets one or two areas; a team assessment guides the recommendation. It supports communication, self-help skills, coping, regulation, social-emotional wellness and friendships, and coaches families. The team includes BCBAs, DIR specialists, an AMFT and an SLP, and a Spanish-speaking therapist. Medi-Cal is accepted for ABA/BHT with or without an autism diagnosis; Anthem/Blue Cross is in network; superbills and private or sliding-scale fees are available.

- Financial aid or scholarships available.

## About Affirming Support Collaborative

Affirming Support Collaborative is a Los Angeles practice run by a team of neurodivergent therapists and teachers, co-founded by Cailey Rodgers (AMFT, BCBA) and Lola Ethridge. It offers neurodiversity-affirming developmental therapy for autistic and other neurodivergent children and their families. The team includes BCBAs, DIR Specialists, an AMFT and a speech-language pathologist. It also offers continuing education courses for professionals.

Details from https://www.affirmingsupportcollaborative.com/, checked October 12, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.