County resource guide
Autism Resources in Denver County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Denver County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Denver County is home to Children's Hospital Colorado and JFK Partners at CU Anschutz — two of the region's strongest autism programs. Children's Colorado is an Autism Treatment Network site and consistently ranks among the nation's best pediatric programs. PEAK Parent Center, Colorado's federally funded PTI headquartered in Colorado Springs, serves Denver families with free IEP advocacy. Colorado requires most commercial insurance plans to cover ABA therapy, and Colorado's SLS/CES Medicaid waivers and Early Intervention program support eligible residents.
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 Denver County:
Denver Public Schools Special Ed
Serves Denver city and county (consolidated city-county).
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers17 providers in Denver County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Aurora
Children's Hospital Colorado — Autism and Developmental Pediatrics
One of the nation's leading pediatric autism programs. Children's Colorado offers comprehensive evaluations, the Autism Developmental Disabilities Clinic, and a nationally recognized Autism Treatment Network site. Serves the full Denver metro.
Autism Treatment Network site. Waitlists common — ask about their self-referral process.
Aurora
JFK Partners — University of Colorado Anschutz
Colorado's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Comprehensive evaluations, interdisciplinary training, and Colorado's strongest connection between research and family services.
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.
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.
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/
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Denver
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center — Social Skills
Unique outdoor-based therapeutic programs for autistic youth in Colorado. Adventure therapy and social skills development through structured outdoor experiences.
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.
Lakewood · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — West Metro Chapter
Autism Society of Colorado programming for Jefferson County families, including support groups in Lakewood and Arvada, resource navigation, and connection to statewide advocacy 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 Denver County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- Rocky Mountain Human Services — Denver CCB
Denver County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake and enrollment.
Adult services
- Rocky Mountain Human Services — Denver CCB
Denver County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake and enrollment.
Respite & support
- Rocky Mountain Human Services — Denver CCB
Denver County's Community Centered Board — manages CDHS DD waiver intake and enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Denver 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 Denver County
Serving families across Denver County including Denver, Stapleton, Montbello, Westwood, Harvey Park, College View, Globeville, Swansea, Five Points and Capitol Hill 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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