County resource guide
Autism Resources in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Arapahoe County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Arapahoe County (Aurora, Englewood, Centennial) is part of the Denver metro and home to the Children's Hospital Colorado main campus in Aurora. Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek School District, and Littleton Public Schools all operate autism-specific programs. PEAK Parent Center provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Colorado's ABA insurance mandate applies across all commercial plans.
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 Arapahoe County:
Aurora Public Schools Special Ed
Serves Aurora city limits within Arapahoe County.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers16 providers in Arapahoe County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Aurora
Children's Hospital Colorado — Aurora Main Campus
The main campus of Children's Hospital Colorado is located in Aurora, in Arapahoe County — making this county one of the best-served in the state for pediatric autism evaluation. The Autism Treatment Network site and the Autism Developmental Disabilities Clinic are both on this campus.
Children's Colorado's main campus is in Arapahoe County. This is Colorado's premier autism diagnostic resource.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Centennial
Arapahoe County Early Intervention
Arapahoe County's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations, speech-language therapy, OT, and family coaching. Located adjacent to Children's Hospital Colorado makes specialist coordination easier.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Don't wait for a diagnosis — eligibility is based on developmental delay.
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/
Lakewood · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Lakewood
Center-based ABA therapy in Lakewood serving Jefferson County. BlueSprig's BCBA-supervised programs focus on communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior for toddlers through teens. Accepts Colorado Medicaid and most commercial insurance.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
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.
Elizabeth · multi-county
Centria Autism — Elbert County
In-home ABA therapy serving Elbert County families. BCBA-supervised programs accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Home-based delivery is essential for this agricultural exurban county where no ABA center currently exists locally.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Lakewood · multi-county
Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance — Colorado
In-home and clinic-based ABA therapy from a Lakewood office serving Denver metro and Jefferson County since 2012.
Source: https://www.autismspectrumalliance.com/locations/colorado/
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.
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.
Highlands Ranch · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — South Metro Chapter
South Denver metro chapter covering Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, and Parker. Monthly parent support groups, family social events, and a strong peer network for the Douglas County autism community.
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.
Elizabeth · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Elbert County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Elbert County. Free IEP advocacy and training for families in Elizabeth, Kiowa, and other Elbert County school districts. The county's rapid population growth (driven by Douglas County spillover) has expanded special education demand.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before any IEP meeting or 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 Arapahoe County.
School & special education
- Cherry Creek School District — Special Education
Cherry Creek SD is the largest district in Arapahoe County.
Services & benefits
- Developmental Pathways — Arapahoe County CCB
Arapahoe County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake.
Adult services
- Developmental Pathways — Arapahoe County CCB
Arapahoe County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake.
Respite & support
- Developmental Pathways — Arapahoe County CCB
Arapahoe County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe County
Serving families across Arapahoe County including Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Foxfield, Columbine Valley and Bow Mar and more.
See all Colorado resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Colorado.
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