County resource guide
Autism Resources in Jefferson County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Jefferson County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Jefferson County (Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton, Golden) is part of the Denver metro and benefits from direct access to Children's Hospital Colorado and the full range of Front Range providers. Jefferson County Schools provides comprehensive special education with autism-specific programs. PEAK Parent Center provides free statewide IEP advocacy. Colorado's SLS/CES 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 Jefferson County:
Jefferson County Public Schools Special Ed
Serves all of Jefferson County including Lakewood.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers14 providers in Jefferson County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Idaho Springs · multi-county
Children's Hospital Colorado — I-70 Mountain Access
Clear Creek County families on the I-70 mountain corridor have strong access to Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora for comprehensive autism evaluations — Idaho Springs is only about 35 miles from Denver. The I-70 corridor gives Clear Creek County families better access than most mountain counties.
Denver is approximately 35 miles east via I-70 — excellent access for a mountain county.
Lakewood
Children's Hospital Colorado — Jefferson County Families
Jefferson County families have close access to Children's Hospital Colorado's main campus in Aurora and the Lakewood specialty clinic. Comprehensive autism evaluations, the Autism Treatment Network, and the Autism Developmental Disabilities Clinic serve Jefferson County residents as part of the greater Denver metro.
Children's Colorado Aurora main campus is ~20 minutes from Lakewood. Ask about the Lakewood specialty care location.
Fairplay · multi-county
Children's Hospital Colorado — Park County Access
Park County families in Fairplay access autism evaluations through Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora via US-285 through Denver's southwest suburbs — approximately 1.5 hours in fair weather. The I-285 corridor makes Park County more connected to Denver than its altitude and terrain suggest.
Aurora is about 1.5 hours via US-285. More accessible than many mountain counties.
Wheat Ridge
SCL Health — Lutheran Medical Center Developmental Services
SCL Health's Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge serves Jefferson County with pediatric specialty services including developmental evaluations. Part of the Intermountain Health system (formerly SCL Health), with referral pathways to Children's Colorado for full autism diagnostic evaluations.
For comprehensive autism evaluations, ask about referrals to Children's Hospital Colorado.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Golden
Jefferson County Early Intervention
Jefferson County's IDEA Part C early intervention program for children birth to age 3. Free multidisciplinary evaluations, speech therapy, OT, and service coordination for families throughout Jefferson County.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Request an evaluation in writing — this starts the 45-day clock.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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 Jefferson County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
- CDHS — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact CDHS to identify your Jefferson County Community Centered Board for waiver intake.
Adult services
- CDHS — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact CDHS to identify your Jefferson County Community Centered Board for waiver intake.
Respite & support
- CDHS — Jefferson County DD Services
Contact CDHS to identify your Jefferson County Community Centered Board for waiver intake.
Helpful guides
Guides for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
Serving families across Jefferson County including Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Applewood, Conifer, Evergreen and Morrison 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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