Positive Development is a McLean, Virginia-based provider of developmental therapy and autism diagnostics that emphasizes a lower-intensity, lower-cost model of care grounded in Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions. Led by Co-founder and CEO Mike Suiters, the company positions itself as the largest provider of developmental therapy in the United States. Its services aim to expand access to autism care for families through partnerships with major health plans. Recently, it extended collaboration agreements with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Oklahoma Complete Health, broadening insurance coverage for its offerings. The firm plans to continue scaling its footprint into both new and existing U.S. markets and to pursue strategic acquisitions. By combining clinical expertise with payer partnerships, Positive Development seeks to make evidence-based autism services more affordable and widely available.

Total raised

$97M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Debt Financing

Latest activity

Jan 2026