County resource guide
Autism Resources in Adams County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Adams County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Adams County (Aurora, Thornton, Westminster, Brighton) is part of the Denver metro with a diverse, fast-growing population. Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Aurora Public Schools provide special education with bilingual autism supports. Families access Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora. PEAK Parent Center provides free statewide IEP advocacy.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Adams County:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Special Ed
Serves portions of Adams County including Thornton and Northglenn; other Adams County residents may be served by different districts.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers15 providers in Adams County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Northglenn
Children's Hospital Colorado — Northglenn/Adams County Families
Adams County families access Children's Hospital Colorado through both the Aurora main campus and the Northglenn specialty outpatient clinic. Developmental and behavioral health evaluations are available with connection to the full CHCO autism specialist team.
Ask about the Northglenn specialty clinic location for shorter wait times on initial appointments.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Brighton
Adams County Early Intervention
Adams County's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, speech therapy, OT, and service coordination. Bilingual English/Spanish services available.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Bilingual Spanish services available. Contact as soon as you have concerns.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Denver · multi-county
Attain ABA — Denver
ABA therapy with a regional Denver office at 2301 Blake Street, Suite 100. Serves Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties.
Source: https://www.attainaba.com/behavior-analysis/colorado/
Commerce City · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Adams County
Center-based ABA therapy serving Adams County families in Commerce City, Brighton, and Westminster. BCBA-supervised programs accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance under Colorado's ABA mandate.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Broomfield · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Broomfield
Center-based ABA therapy in Broomfield. BCBA-supervised programs for toddlers through teens. Accepts commercial insurance under Colorado's ABA mandate and Medicaid.
Aurora · multi-county
Centria Autism — Aurora
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy in Aurora serving Arapahoe County. BCBA-supervised programs accepting Colorado Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Denver · multi-county
Centria Autism — Denver Metro
Center-based and in-home ABA therapy serving the Denver metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Colorado Medicaid.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Denver · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado
Statewide advocacy and support organization with active Denver-area programs. Support groups, community events, resource navigation, and crisis support for Colorado families.
Commerce City · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Adams County / North Denver Metro
Autism Society of Colorado programming for Adams County families including Commerce City, Brighton, and Westminster. Support groups, resource navigation, and connection to the statewide autism community.
Aurora · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Aurora/Arapahoe Chapter
Autism Society of Colorado support programming for Aurora and Arapahoe County, including parent peer groups, social events for autistic individuals, and resource navigation with deep ties to Children's Hospital Colorado.
Broomfield · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Broomfield/North Metro
Autism Society of Colorado programming for the Broomfield area, including resource navigation, caregiver support groups, and connection to statewide events and the 24/7 crisis line.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Colorado Springs · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center
Colorado's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training workshops, and one-on-one support for families statewide. Knows Colorado's specific rules and school district procedures inside out.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential call before any IEP meeting in Colorado.
Commerce City · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Adams County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Adams County. Free IEP advocacy coaching and training for families in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Brighton 27J, and other Adams County districts. Spanish-language support available.
FREE. Spanish-language services available for the large Spanish-speaking community in Adams County.
Englewood · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Arapahoe County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Arapahoe County families. Free IEP advocacy for families in Cherry Creek, Aurora, Englewood, and other Arapahoe County districts. PEAK provides training and individual coaching at no cost.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. The most important call before any IEP dispute.
Lakewood · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Jefferson County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Jefferson County at no cost. Free IEP advocacy and training for families navigating Jefferson County R-1 schools — one of Colorado's largest districts. Workshops frequently hosted in the Denver metro area.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential resource before any IEP meeting.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Adams County.
School & special education
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools — Special Education
Adams 12 is the largest district serving Adams County.
Services & benefits
- CDHS — Adams County DD Services
Contact CDHS for Adams County Community Centered Board and waiver intake.
Adult services
- CDHS — Adams County DD Services
Contact CDHS for Adams County Community Centered Board and waiver intake.
Respite & support
- CDHS — Adams County DD Services
Contact CDHS for Adams County Community Centered Board and waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Adams County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Adams County
Serving families across Adams County including Brighton, Westminster, Thornton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Arvada, Henderson, Bennett and Lochbuie and more.
See all Colorado resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Colorado.
Colorado state guide →Nearby counties in Colorado
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