Positive Development, a developmental therapy provider for children with autism, announced Wednesday that it raised $51.5 million in Series C funding.

The McLean, Virginia-based company’s model is based on Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions (DRBI), which is focused on coaching and helping parents form meaningful interactions with their children through “gentle and warm exchanges,” according to Positive Development’s website . This model is meant to help a child better communicate, learn, problem-solve and regulate emotions.

With Positive Development, patients and their families get access to a clinical support team and parent support sessions, as well as a personalized care plan. Most care is delivered in the home, though in-center services are also available. The company

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