County resource guide
Gunnison County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Gunnison County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
4 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Gunnison · multi-county
Gunnison Valley Health — Developmental Referrals
Gunnison Valley Health is the primary hospital for Gunnison County in this remote mountain community. For autism evaluations, Gunnison families typically access Montrose Regional Health (~65 miles west) or Children's Hospital Colorado telehealth. The high altitude and geographic isolation make telehealth the most practical first approach.
Gunnison County is one of Colorado's most geographically isolated communities. Children's Colorado telehealth is strongly recommended as a first step.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Gunnison
Gunnison County Early Intervention
Gunnison County's IDEA Part C early intervention for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and home-based services in one of Colorado's most remote mountain communities. No diagnosis required.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Home visits serve families throughout this vast mountain county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Gunnison · multi-county
Centria Autism — Gunnison County
In-home ABA therapy serving Gunnison County through remote and telehealth delivery. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Gunnison's geographic isolation and harsh winters make in-home and telehealth delivery essential.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy. Telehealth ABA is available for severe weather months.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Gunnison · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Gunnison County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Gunnison County through remote outreach. Free IEP advocacy for families navigating Gunnison Watershed School District. PEAK remote services bridge the significant distance to Colorado Springs. Critical resource in this very small, isolated community.
FREE. Remote support fully available — Gunnison's distance from population centers makes this an especially vital resource.
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