County resource guide
Douglas County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Douglas County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
4 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Highlands Ranch
Children's Hospital Colorado — Highlands Ranch Specialty Care
Children's Hospital Colorado outpatient specialty clinic in Highlands Ranch offering developmental evaluations and autism assessments closer to home for Douglas County families. Connected to the full CHCO Autism Treatment Network.
Shorter waits than the Aurora main campus for some services — call both locations.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Castle Rock
Centria Autism — Castle Rock
Center-based ABA therapy in Castle Rock serving Douglas County. BCBA-supervised programs for early learners and school-age children. Accepts most commercial insurance; Colorado ABA mandate applies.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
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.
Castle Rock
PEAK Parent Center — Douglas County Families
PEAK provides free IEP advocacy and training to Douglas County parents through phone consultations, webinars, and regional workshops. Familiar with Douglas County School District Re.1 procedures.
FREE. Essential resource before any IEP meeting or dispute.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Colorado.
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