County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kiowa County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kiowa County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Provider directory
Local Providers26 providers in Kiowa County
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0 providers in Kiowa County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Eads
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital — Developmental Referrals
Weisbrod Memorial County Hospital in Eads is Kiowa County's critical access hospital. For autism evaluations, families access Children's Hospital Colorado telehealth or travel to La Junta (~55 miles south, Otero County) or Pueblo (~90 miles west). Kiowa is one of Colorado's smallest-population counties.
La Junta (Otero County) and Pueblo are the nearest regional hubs. Children's Colorado telehealth is the most practical first evaluation step.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Eads
Kiowa County Early Intervention
Kiowa County's IDEA Part C early intervention for children birth to age 3. Free evaluations and home-based services on the southeastern Colorado plains. No diagnosis required — contact as soon as developmental concerns arise.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Home-based delivery is the primary model for this rural county.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cheyenne Wells · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Cheyenne County (Telehealth)
Telehealth and in-home ABA therapy serving Cheyenne County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Given Cheyenne County's tiny population and remote location, telehealth delivery is the only practical ABA model for most families.
Colorado Medicaid EPSDT covers telehealth ABA services. Colorado requires commercial plans to cover ABA.
Eads · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Kiowa County (Telehealth)
Telehealth and in-home ABA therapy serving Kiowa County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Telehealth delivery is essential for this extremely remote southeastern plains county with very limited local services.
Colorado Medicaid EPSDT covers telehealth ABA. Many families in Kiowa County qualify for Medicaid given the county's poverty levels.
Lamar · multi-county
Behavioral Innovations — Prowers County / Southeast Plains
ABA therapy serving Prowers County through in-home and telehealth delivery. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Prowers County's poverty rate means Medicaid is an important coverage pathway. Home-based and telehealth delivery are essential given the county's extreme isolation.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA. Medicaid coverage is critically important in Prowers County. Telehealth is often the only practical delivery model.
Hugo · multi-county
Centria Autism — Lincoln County
In-home and telehealth ABA therapy serving Lincoln County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Many Lincoln County families qualify for Medicaid — Colorado's ABA Medicaid coverage is an important pathway in this economically challenged plains county.
Colorado Medicaid covers ABA therapy. Telehealth delivery is the primary model for Lincoln County's sparse population.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
~3,000 providers nationwide
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national database of respite providers searchable by state and locality — home care agencies, community-based organizations and state programs. The single best starting point for finding respite anywhere in the country, and it is the tool state agencies themselves point families toward.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Before you pay out of pocket, check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds — respite is covered by nearly every state waiver, and many families never think to ask.
Most states run one
Your state's Lifespan Respite Care Program
Lifespan Respite Care Programs are federally seeded, state-run programs that help families of any age and any disability find and pay for respite — often including vouchers or subsidies that do not depend on having a Medicaid waiver. Most states have one, they are chronically under-used, and they are rarely mentioned by anyone else in the system.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Search for "[your state] Lifespan Respite" or use the ARCH directory. Ask specifically about voucher or subsidy programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Hugo · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Eastern Plains / Lincoln County
Lincoln County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network. Virtual and phone-based peer support is the primary connection point for families in this remote eastern Colorado county.
Cheyenne Wells · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Southeast Plains / Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network. Given the county's tiny population and remote location, virtual peer support and the statewide crisis line are the most accessible connections.
Eads · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Southeast Plains / Kiowa County
Kiowa County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network. Virtual peer support and the statewide resource line are the primary connections for this very isolated community.
Lamar · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado — Southeast Plains / Prowers County
Prowers County autism families connect through the Autism Society of Colorado's statewide network. Given the extreme isolation of the southeast plains, virtual peer support and the statewide crisis line are the most accessible resources.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Cheyenne Wells · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Cheyenne County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Cheyenne County. Free IEP advocacy through remote phone and video for families in this very small, isolated plains county. PEAK is often the first and most important resource for Cheyenne County families navigating special education.
FREE. Remote support available statewide — call before any IEP meeting.
Eads · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Kiowa County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Kiowa County. Free IEP advocacy through remote phone and video services for families in this very small and isolated southeastern plains community. PEAK remote support is often the only accessible advocacy resource.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support is the primary service model for Kiowa County.
Hugo · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Lincoln County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Lincoln County. Free IEP advocacy for families in Limon and Hugo school districts. Remote phone support bridges the distance from Colorado Springs for this isolated plains community.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support available — call regardless of distance.
Lamar · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Southeast Colorado / Prowers County
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Prowers County and the southeast Colorado plains through remote outreach. Free IEP advocacy — a critical lifeline for families in one of Colorado's most isolated regions with some of the state's highest poverty rates.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Remote support is the primary service model — call regardless of distance from Colorado Springs.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
200+ locations nationwide
ACEing Autism
Weekly Saturday tennis clinics built specifically for autistic children aged 5 to 18, run by volunteers at more than 200 locations across the country, serving over 7,000 players. Sessions run in six-week blocks of an hour. This is the clearest example of the interest-based model working: the sport supplies the structure, the turn-taking and the reason to be there, so the social side happens sideways rather than being the task.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location — around $120 for a six-week session at some sites, with scholarships available. Use the map on their site to find your nearest program, schedule and local contact.
~4,000 camps nationwide
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of close to 4,000 summer camps that can be filtered for camps serving autistic campers, by distance, session length, activities and cost. The best single starting point for finding a day or overnight camp anywhere in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Registration for specialized camps typically opens December–February and popular overnight camps fill within days. Start the funding conversation in autumn.
Nationwide — find your local chapter
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, plus employment, leadership and inclusive living programs. Over 4,000 chapters across all 50 states, serving school-age through adult. If what your family wants is a friend rather than an activity, this is the most direct answer in the country.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
A national organization, not a local listing — use the finder on their site, or call 1-800-89BUDDY, to locate your nearest chapter.
Local affiliates across most of the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and overnight camps run through local Easterseals affiliates, several of them autism-specific, with weekend respite and family camp sessions as well. Many affiliates operate sliding-scale fees, and several camps serve adults alongside children.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Programs vary a great deal between affiliates — check what your nearest one actually runs rather than assuming the national description applies.
Week-long camps hosted nationwide
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle, using adapted roller bikes over a week-long camp that gradually transfers balance to the rider. Learning to ride a bike is a milestone a lot of autistic children are quietly written off for, and this is the program that most reliably delivers it. Camps are hosted by local organizations across the country, so availability is by host town rather than by chapter.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their site for host locations and dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Local chapters in a number of US cities
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Volunteer-led one-to-one recreation for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities, at no cost to families or carers. The one-to-one model is the point: a volunteer is paired with your child for the session, which makes it workable for people who cannot manage a group setting unsupported.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. Runs through local chapters in a number of US cities rather than everywhere — check whether yours has one.
900+ divisions nationwide
Little League Challenger Division
Baseball for children and adults with a physical or intellectual disability, across more than 900 divisions. The main division serves ages 4–18, or up to 22 if still enrolled in school; the Senior League Challenger Division serves 15 and above with no upper age limit.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the league finder on their site to locate the nearest Challenger division, or ask about starting one.
200+ communities
Miracle League
Baseball on purpose-built accessible fields in more than 200 communities. Every player bats and every player scores, so ability differences do not decide the game.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their location list for the nearest field — coverage is good but not universal.
Every state — county-level programs
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition at no cost to the athlete or their family, for children and adults alike. Programs run at county level in every state.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility centers on intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability. If your child is autistic without an intellectual disability, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after.
Through local clubs and state associations
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, usually with buddy support on the pitch. Run through ordinary local soccer clubs rather than as a separate organization.
A national programme with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Ask your state youth soccer association which local clubs run TOPSoccer — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Kiowa 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.
See all Colorado resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Colorado.
Colorado state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Kiowa County, Colorado?
We list 14 providers serving Kiowa County, covering parent & family support, ABA therapy, early intervention (0–3), advocacy & legal and diagnostic clinics. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Which autism providers in Kiowa County accept Medicaid?
4 of the providers we list for Kiowa County state that they accept Medicaid, including Behavioral Innovations — Cheyenne County (Telehealth), Behavioral Innovations — Kiowa County (Telehealth), Behavioral Innovations — Prowers County / Southeast Plains and Centria Autism — Lincoln County. Coverage and plan participation change often, so confirm directly with the provider before your first appointment.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Kiowa County?
ABA providers serving Kiowa County are listed in the ABA therapy section of this page, with phone numbers and websites. Many deliver services in the family's home or at school as well as in a clinic. Ask about waitlists when you call — they vary widely and change month to month.
Are there telehealth autism services for Kiowa County families?
Yes — 5 providers serving Kiowa County offer telehealth or virtual sessions. This is often the fastest route to support for families in rural areas or on long local waitlists.
Can autism therapy happen at home in Kiowa County?
5 providers serving Kiowa County deliver services in the family's home. Many children do better in a familiar setting than in an unfamiliar clinic room, and in-home visits remove the travel burden.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Colorado?
Colorado families can apply to the Children's Extensive Support (CES) for children; HCBS-DD and Supported Living Services for adults, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is No state waitlist for CES; around 7 years for the adult DD waiver, and your place is usually set by the date you apply — so applying early matters even if you are unsure what services you need. Many waivers also disregard parental income, so families who don't qualify for regular Medicaid often still qualify here.
What if I can't find an autism provider in Kiowa County?
If none of the Kiowa County providers is the right fit, these Colorado counties currently have the most listed providers: Denver County (22), Arapahoe County (20), Adams County (19), Jefferson County (19). Many providers travel or offer telehealth, so it is worth calling even if they are not based nearby. You can also tell us about a provider we are missing.
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