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Autism care that helps every family flourish.

19/11/2025

Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season are quickly approaching for many families. We’d like to offer a gentle yet important reminder that autistic children may have unique needs during these 'out-of-the-norm' gatherings.

They may prefer non-traditional holiday foods, need quiet spaces to feel comfortable, or find it challenging to participate in typical social activities. Regardless of these differences, every individual, neurotypical or neurodivergent, deserves a welcoming place at the table to share in the spirit of gratitude, especially this time of year.

13/11/2025

Tune in to hear from Dr. Faith Thayer as she gives suggestions about how to talk about autism with your child and the impact it can have.

She shares some key takeaways, such as teaching children that everyone’s brain works differently, communication doesn't look the same for all, and the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

What worked for your family? Share below ⤵️

04/11/2025

For children, play deepens their individual learning experience. In a unique way, play prompts full circle learning. Learning is playing and playing is learning to learn! ⭐

We might be biased but we know this is true! Our model is based upon this knowledge paired with parent/caregiver involvement.

Want to learn more? Visit positivedevelopment.com

30/10/2025

Halloween is tomorrow, which can be bring excitement for some, but extra nerves for others. Here is a friendly reminder that not every child communicates, interacts or behaves the same. Please be mindful of all children, including autistic children, as their version of celebrating safely may look a little different. Simple adjustments like offering patience, a smile or positive words about any outfit (costume or not!) can help ensure everyone enjoys their time 🎃

28/10/2025

Flashback to last month's Stanford Neurodiversity Summit where our Executive Medical Director Dr. Josh Feder was a keynote speaker.

His topic, "Bringing Developmental Relationship-Based Autism Care to All," focused on what it takes to connect in a meaningful way with autistics.

He shared 3 important steps to do just that: Wait - Join - Build

⌚ Wait: Pause and observe what someone is doing through the eyes of the person you want to connect with

👋 Join: Participate in what the other person is doing

➕ Build: Add to whatever they're doing

According to Dr. Feder, this interaction becomes an iterative process that allows for meaningful connection and is the foundation for building relationships.

If you'd like to learn more about how Positive Development utilizes these steps and more to fuel fun and development, visit positive.dev/Federrecap-Oct

21/10/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism can present similar characteristics, despite being separate conditions. Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that can influence language capabilities, behavior, social/emotional interactions and learning. ADHD impacts things like how the brain manages attention and impulse control. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial in ensuring your child gets the support they need to grow and thrive!

*Note: there are cases where a child can receive a dual diagnosis of both ADHD and autism called AuDHD. Click on the 🔗 below to head over to our blog for more info on AuDHD.

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01/10/2025

Did you know October is ADHD Awareness Month? ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, most often affects a person's ability to concentrate and contributes to increased energy or overexcitement, and impulsivity. In young children, ADHD may also include difficulty processing and responding to emotions. Regardless the severity and symptoms, ADHD looks different for everyone, so this month we honor and bring awareness to it.
Although Positive Development primarily works with autistic children, we also gladly welcome and work with many individuals that have dual diagnoses, such as AuDHD and more.

18/09/2025

We couldn't have asked for a better day to celebrate our NEW Tulsa-based developmental therapy center. 🥳

We recently held a Grand Opening celebration welcoming the Tulsa community and our local families to join us for an afternoon of ice cream and sensory-friendly activities.

To quote our Clinical Director, Alex Smith, who we couldn't have done this event without: "It was a huge success!"

We're so proud to open this new center in Tulsa and to be another option for families looking for neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based autism care as well as occupational and speech therapy support.

A HUGE thank you to all the families who attended, community partners that came to support us, to FOX23 News and News On 6 for the media coverage, and to the local Tulsa PD team and the team members who flew in to help with all the planning and activities before and on the day of the event.

We appreciate you! 💜

13/07/2025

Small things can make the biggest difference. While every child has a unique profile, things like play, exploration, and a calm, safe environment are beneficial for nearly all ☺️🏠 What other things/gestures have made or continue to make a big difference for your child? Share with us and others below ⤵️

08/07/2025

We've said it before, but we will say it again (in case you're new here ☺️) - sometimes, the simplest words carry the most impact! Here are a few short affirmations that can make a big difference for your neurodivergent child. What other encouraging statements is your child receptive to? Share below with others ⤵️

30/06/2025

Children L💙VE to play - not only is it fun and creative but it also prompts degrees of learning that are entirely specific to a child's processing, interests and imagination.

In the words of Stephanie Jones (professor of early childhood development at Harvard):

“In addition to promoting curiosity, exploration and creativity, play provides children with the opportunity to practice important executive function and self-regulation skills like paying attention, inhibiting their impulses and remembering and updating information."

The algorithm to children learning is pretty simple: allow space and time for open exploration through play!

26/06/2025

Positive Development is dedicated to helping strengthen the connection between autistic children and parents in every household 😊 Did you know we provide 1:1 parent support sessions for clients that are confidential and judgement-free? This is an open time to discuss highs, lows, challenges, questions you might have, therapy goals, express emotions or fears... or just for encouragement. Parents play a huge role in developmental progress, so we want to ensure you are taken care of as well! You can learn more about parent support on our website - positivedevelopment.com

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