County resource guide
Autism Resources in Laramie County, Wyoming
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Laramie County. Wyoming statewide resources also apply.
Laramie County (Cheyenne) is served by Wyoming Medical Center for developmental evaluations. Wyoming Parent Information Center (WPIC) is the state's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy statewide. UW WIND (Wyoming's UCEDD) provides consultation for families across the state. Many Wyoming families travel to Children's Hospital Colorado for specialized evaluation. Wyoming requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Provider directory
Local Providers22 providers in Laramie County
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0 providers in Laramie County. Filter by your child’s age — including 18+, which is the hardest to find anywhere.
Based in Laramie County
Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Cheyenne · multi-county
Wyoming Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics
Autism and developmental evaluations at Wyoming Medical Center in Cheyenne, serving Laramie County and southern Wyoming. Many Wyoming families also travel to Colorado's strong provider ecosystem for specialized evaluations given Wyoming's limited in-state capacity.
Wyoming's provider capacity is limited. Families often travel to Colorado's Children's Hospital for specialized evaluation.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Cheyenne
Wyoming Early Intervention Program — Laramie County
Wyoming's Part C Early Intervention program for Laramie County. Free developmental services for children under 3 with autism concerns or developmental delays, coordinated through the Wyoming Department of Health.
FREE under IDEA Part C. No diagnosis required to request an evaluation.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Cheyenne
Advanced Therapy Clinic — Cheyenne
ABA therapy for children with autism in Cheyenne, Wyoming serving Laramie County.
Source: https://www.advancedtherapyclinic.com/aba-therapy/cheyenne
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Cheyenne · multi-county
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathology at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for children with autism, communication delays, and AAC needs. Wyoming's most accessible major hospital speech therapy program for southern Wyoming families.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Cheyenne · multi-county
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric occupational therapy at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for children with sensory processing differences and autism. Sensory integration evaluations and therapy for families in Laramie County and southern Wyoming.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Statewide · multi-county
Wyoming respite — the Family Caregiver Support Program and waiver services
Wyoming has the least organized respite provision of any state we have surveyed, so the honest answer is short. The Department of Health's National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite alongside training and support groups, and the Wyoming Home Services program and HCBS waivers cover community supports for people who need them at home. The ADRC is the practical starting point.
Wyoming's waiver waits are short by national standards — one to three years — so waiver respite is a more realistic route here than in most states. Start with the Supports Waiver application.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Cheyenne
Autism Society of Wyoming
Wyoming's statewide autism chapter. Support groups and resource navigation for Laramie County and across Wyoming.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Cheyenne · multi-county
PARENT — Parent Advocacy, Resources, Network, Education, and Training
Wyoming's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Wyoming families statewide.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Wyoming's most important advocacy resource given the state's very limited specialized provider network.
Laramie
UW WIND — Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Wyoming's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Wyoming. Offers training, consultation, and connection to services across the state. Particularly important for rural Wyoming families who lack local providers.
Wyoming's UCEDD. Valuable for consultation and connecting rural families to appropriate resources.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
Cheyenne · multi-county
Wyoming Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - state resources
The state DD council maintains a resource page covering recreation among other services. Wyoming has the least organized recreation provision of any state we have surveyed, so a maintained state index is genuinely the practical starting point.
Also serving Laramie County
These 12 are based elsewhere, or operate nationally, and list Laramie County in the area they cover. Worth calling to confirm how far they actually travel, and whether telehealth or in-home visits are an option.
Respite care
Respite care providers giving families a break — in-home, center-based, and overnight.
Searchable by state
ARCH National Respite Locator
A free national directory of respite providers and programs, run by ARCH, the National Respite Network and Resource Center. ARCH says it is not a complete list, so it works best alongside…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH's advice is to contact your State Respite Coalition or Lifespan Respite program first. Before you pay out of pocket, also check what your state's Medicaid waiver funds.
39 states and DC have been funded
Your state's Lifespan Respite program
Lifespan Respite programs are federally funded, state-run programs that help family caregivers of children or adults, regardless of special need, find and pay for respite.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
ARCH lists every state's Lifespan Respite contact and respite coalition on this page. Ask specifically about voucher or stipend programs — that is the part families most often miss.
Activities, clubs & recreation
Clubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
227 programs in 32 states
ACEing Autism
Tennis clinics for kids, teens and, in some locations, adults on the autism spectrum.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Cost varies by location and scholarships are available. Use the Find a Program search on their site with your zip code.
About 3,900 camps
American Camp Association — camp finder
A free searchable directory of about 3,900 camps, with a filter for disabilities and other special needs alongside distance, activities, session length and cost. A good single starting…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Choose day or overnight, then use the "Disabilities and Other Special Needs" filter. Specialized camps can fill early, so start looking in the winter before.
All 50 states — find your local program
Best Buddies
One-to-one friendship matching between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programs from elementary school through college and adulthood, plus…
A national program 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 1-800-89-BUDDY, to locate your nearest program.
Local Easterseals across the country
Easterseals — camps and recreation
Day and residential camps for children and adults with disabilities, plus sports, social activities and community outings run by local Easterseals.
A national program 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 locations — use the Find your Easterseals search on the page and check what yours actually runs.
Camps hosted in different towns each year
iCan Shine (iCan Bike)
Teaches people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle over a five-day camp, 75 minutes a day. iCan Shine says about 80% of participants ride independently by the end…
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Check their Camp Locations page for dates — camps run in different towns each year, so somewhere near you may host this year and not next.
Six cities only: Chicago, DC–Baltimore, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, St. Louis
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Free, non-competitive, one-to-one recreation for youth ages 5 to 21 with physical or developmental disabilities, led by trained volunteer coaches.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Free to families. KEEN runs in six cities plus two university campus chapters (Vanderbilt and the University of Virginia) — outside those, it is not available yet.
Through local Little Leagues — use the League Finder
Little League Challenger Division
Little League's adaptive baseball program for anyone with a physical or intellectual challenge.
A national program 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. Little League's rule is that a player who can take part in regular Little League with reasonable accommodations should do so.
300 leagues — check for one near you
Miracle League
Baseball for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities, played on custom-designed rubberized turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Use the Find a Miracle League page on their site — there are 300 leagues, so coverage is good but not universal.
Nationwide — find your local program
Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competition for children and adults.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Eligibility requires an intellectual disability, a cognitive delay measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay, identified by an agency or professional. If your child is autistic without a cognitive delay, have a direct conversation about fit before signing up rather than after. Ask your local program about any costs.
Through local soccer clubs
TOPSoccer (US Youth Soccer)
The Outreach Program for Soccer — recreational soccer for children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, offered through local US Youth Soccer clubs.
A national program with local chapters — we have not verified a chapter in this county. Use their finder to locate the nearest one.
Find your state association's TOPSoccer clubs through the link on their page, or ask your state association office directly — it is often not advertised on the club's own website.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Laramie County.
School & special education
- Laramie County School District #1 — Special Education
Laramie County SD #1 serves Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital and largest city.
Services & benefits
- Wyoming HCD — Laramie County DD Services
Contact Wyoming HCD Division of DD for Laramie County waiver enrollment and services.
Adult services
- Wyoming HCD — Laramie County DD Services
Contact Wyoming HCD Division of DD for Laramie County waiver enrollment and services.
Respite & support
- Wyoming HCD — Laramie County DD Services
Contact Wyoming HCD Division of DD for Laramie County waiver enrollment and services.
Helpful guides
Guides for Laramie 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 Laramie County
Serving families across Laramie County including Cheyenne, Burns, Pine Bluffs, Albin, Carpenter, Hillsdale, Meriden, Granite Canyon, Horse Creek and Islay and more.
See all Wyoming resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Wyoming.
Wyoming state guide →Common questions
Answered from the providers currently listed for this county — these update as the directory does.
How many autism providers serve Laramie County, Wyoming?
We list 10 providers serving Laramie County, covering ABA therapy, parent & family support, occupational therapy & sensory, speech therapy and advocacy & legal, plus 4 more. Some are based in the county and others serve it from nearby areas. Every listing is reviewed by a person before it is published.
Where can I find ABA therapy in Laramie County?
ABA providers serving Laramie 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.
Does Medicaid pay for autism services in Wyoming?
Wyoming families can apply to the Supports Waiver and Comprehensive Waiver, a Medicaid waiver that can fund respite, therapies and in-home support. The typical wait is One to three years, with about 282 waiting, 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 Laramie County?
If none of the Laramie County providers is the right fit, these Wyoming counties currently have the most listed providers: Sublette County (13), Big Horn County (12), Carbon County (12), Lincoln County (12). 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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