# Positive Development

> Occupational therapy · Whittier. Play-based developmental autism therapy with OT, speech therapy, mental health therapy and parent coaching, at home, in centers and by telehealth, for children and teens with autism.
- Ages: Up to age 21
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 15111 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90603
- Website: https://www.positivedevelopment.com/
- Phone: (888) 455-4823
- Email: hello@positivedevelopment.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/whittier/positive-development

## Play-based autism therapy (developmental, in-home and in-center)

Up to age 21

Developmental, relationship-based autism therapy that is child-led and play-based, as an alternative to traditional ABA. It serves any child or teen with an autism diagnosis, including those who also have ADHD or learning disabilities. Services include occupational therapy (sensory processing, regulation, motor planning), speech language therapy (apraxia, AAC, gestalt language processing), and mental health therapy (play and talk therapy, family therapy, social-emotional groups). Developmental client coaches usually work in the family's home, while most speech and OT visits happen in centers, and parent training is often by telehealth. It suggests at least 6 hours of therapy a week plus 2 hours of monthly parent support. Parents meet the team quarterly and goals are reassessed every six months. Virtual diagnostics are offered for ages 18 months to 9 years. Paid by Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Partners Direct Health and several regional centers including ELARC, Lanterman, SGPRC and SCLARC. It is also a school district nonpublic agency. The site lists no Medi-Cal coverage in California. There may be a waiting period after assessment.

## About Positive Development

Positive Development provides play-based, family-centered autism care through developmental relationship-based therapy, with occupational therapy, speech language therapy and mental health therapy. It serves families in several states, including California. Its NPI registry address is in Whittier, and it is also on the California Department of Education certified nonpublic agency list and the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center vendor list (vendor PD4245).

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