County resource guide
Ouray County, Colorado
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Ouray County. Colorado statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
12 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Silverton · multi-county
Children's Hospital Colorado — Durango / San Juan County
San Juan County (Silverton) is Colorado's smallest county by population. Families seek autism evaluations through Durango (La Plata County), approximately 50 miles south via the Million Dollar Highway — a stunning but demanding drive. Telehealth is strongly recommended as the first access point.
Durango is 50 miles south via US-550. Telehealth strongly recommended given terrain.
Ouray · multi-county
Montrose Regional Health — Ouray Referrals
Ouray County families access autism evaluations through Montrose (Montrose County), approximately 30 minutes north. Montrose Regional Health coordinates referrals to Children's Hospital Colorado specialists for this small Swiss Alps-of-America mountain county.
Montrose is about 30 miles north and the primary medical hub for Ouray County.
Telluride · multi-county
Montrose Regional Health — San Miguel / Telluride Referrals
San Miguel County (Telluride) families access autism evaluations through Montrose (Montrose County), approximately 65 miles north. Montrose Regional Health and Children's Hospital Colorado telehealth are the primary pathways for developmental evaluations in this wealthy ski resort county.
Montrose is about 65 miles north via CO-145. Excellent insurance coverage typical in Telluride.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Ouray
Colorado Early Intervention — Ouray County
Colorado's IDEA Part C early intervention program for Ouray County infants and toddlers. Free evaluations and home-based services for children birth through age 3 in this small mountain county.
FREE under IDEA Part C.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Montrose · multi-county
Centria Autism — Montrose County
In-home ABA therapy serving Montrose County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Colorado Medicaid and commercial insurance. Home delivery is the primary model given the rural geography of Montrose and surrounding communities.
Contact early — provider options are limited in this region. Telehealth ABA may be available.
Ouray · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southwest CO Telehealth
Telehealth and in-home ABA therapy for Ouray County families under Colorado's ABA insurance mandate. BCBA-supervised services reach this small mountain county where no local center-based providers exist.
Colorado requires most commercial plans to cover ABA therapy.
Telluride · multi-county
Centria Autism — Southwest CO Telehealth ABA
Telehealth ABA therapy for San Miguel County families under Colorado's ABA insurance mandate. Given Telluride's excellent commercial insurance coverage, ABA authorization is typically straightforward. BCBA-supervised services delivered remotely.
Strong insurance coverage typical in Telluride makes ABA authorization easier.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Ouray · multi-county
Autism Society of Colorado
Statewide autism peer support for Ouray County families. Montrose, the nearest regional hub, provides access to support group connections. Virtual resources serve families in this small scenic mountain county.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Ouray · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center
Colorado's federally funded PTI. Free IEP advocacy for Ouray County families navigating Ouray School District R-1. PEAK Parent Center is especially important for this very small school district.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Silverton · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center
Colorado's federally funded PTI. Free IEP advocacy for the very few families navigating San Juan County's tiny school district. PEAK Parent Center is an essential outside resource for this extremely small school population.
FREE. Federally funded PTI — essential for San Juan County's tiny school enrollment.
Telluride · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center
Colorado's federally funded PTI. Free IEP advocacy for San Miguel County families navigating Telluride School District and understanding parental rights under IDEA and Colorado special education law.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
Montrose · multi-county
PEAK Parent Center — Montrose County Families
Colorado's federally funded PTI serving Montrose County through phone and remote outreach. Free IEP advocacy for families in Montrose School District and surrounding rural communities in the Uncompahgre Valley.
FREE. Remote services available statewide — call even if you're far from Denver.
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