ABA Therapy Across Colorado
Budding Futures ABA brings BCBA-led, in-home autism services to families across the Denver metro, Front Range, and Western Slope.
- Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Anthem BCBS
- TRICARE
How Budding Futures works across Colorado
Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) run the daily sessions, with BCBA supervision around 20% of direct hours, well above the BACB 5% minimum.
We are enrolled with Health First Colorado under Provider Types 83 and 84, accept most private insurance, and currently have no waitlist for assessments.
Every staff member completes enhanced background checks and fingerprinting before stepping into your home, and we coordinate with Denver Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, Cherry Creek, Jeffco, Boulder Valley, Poudre, Adams 12 Five Star, Falcon 49, and Mesa County Valley 51 districts.
Why Colorado families choose Budding Futures
Our credentials and clinical standards
ABA Therapy Across the State
From Denver and Colorado Springs to Northern Colorado and surrounding communities, our therapists come to you. Use the city pages below as common service-area examples, or contact us to check availability anywhere in Colorado. In every city, care can start as young as 18 months and continue into school-based ABA where the school allows it.
Our therapists serve families across Colorado. These city pages highlight common service areas, but families outside those cities can still call to check availability.
Additional service areas: in-home ABA in Highlands Ranch, ABA therapy for Boulder families, home-based ABA in Broomfield, ABA services in Grand Junction, in-home ABA in Greeley, ABA therapy in Pueblo, and home-based ABA in Thornton.
Don't see your city? Give us a call. We're expanding regularly and may already have a therapist in your area.
What Colorado Families Should Know About ABA Therapy
Colorado has strong protections for families seeking ABA therapy. The state mandates insurance coverage for autism treatment, and Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 through EPSDT with no visit limits for medically necessary care.
Budding Futures serves families across Colorado, bringing therapy to the environments where your child already spends their time.
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Colorado Medicaid covers ABA for children under 21 through EPSDT. No visit limits for medically necessary services.
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Private insurance mandate requires Colorado insurers to cover autism treatment, including ABA therapy.
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In-home, school, and community settings available. Your child learns in the places that matter most to their daily life.
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All support levels welcome, including Level 3 autism. Every child deserves quality therapy, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum.
Cities We Serve in Colorado
Each city page has details on local services, neighborhoods, school districts, and what ABA therapy looks like in your community.
Denver metro
DenverAuroraLakewoodArvadaWestminsterThorntonCentennialLittletonHighlands RanchBroomfield
Northern Colorado
Southern Colorado
Western Slope
Your town is not listed? We still come to you. Budding Futures serves every city in Colorado, including mountain towns and the Eastern Plains.
Capitol Hill, Park Hill, Central Park, Highlands, Green Valley Ranch
View Denver services →Seven Hills, Tallyn's Reach, Sterling Hills
View Aurora services →Green Mountain, Belmar, Bear Creek
View Lakewood services →Olde Town, Ralston Creek, Candelas
View Arvada services →Ken Caryl, Columbine, Highlands Ranch
View Littleton services →Southglenn, Cherry Knolls, Walnut Hills
View Centennial services →Bradburn, Church Ranch, Westfield Village
View Westminster services →Old Town, Midtown, Timnath
View Fort Collins services →Briargate, Northgate, Old Colorado City
View Colorado Springs services →Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Colorado
Colorado families have strong insurance protections for ABA therapy. We handle verification and authorization so you can focus on your child, not paperwork.
Covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis. No visit limits for medically necessary services. We handle prior authorization.
Colorado law requires private insurers to cover autism treatment, including ABA therapy. We verify your benefits before your first session.
Colorado's Medicaid program for eligible children and families. ABA therapy is a covered benefit through EPSDT for children with autism.
Not sure if your plan covers ABA? We verify your benefits at no cost before your first session.
Colorado Autism Resources
We've compiled resources for Colorado families navigating an autism diagnosis, including state agencies, support organizations, and educational guides. Whether you're just getting started or looking for additional support, our resource library can help.
Questions About ABA Therapy in Colorado
No long waitlist. Many Colorado families wait months to start ABA, but Budding Futures can usually begin in-home therapy within weeks. After one call, we verify your Medicaid or insurance, schedule the assessment, and match your child with a BCBA-led team so therapy starts while the need is still fresh.
Yes. Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment). There are no visit limits for medically necessary ABA services. We handle verification and authorization so you can focus on your child.
Yes. We serve children across all autism support levels, including Level 3 (requiring very substantial support). Our BCBAs design individualized plans that match each child's needs, whether that means focusing on communication, daily living skills, safety awareness, or reducing challenging behaviors. Every child deserves quality therapy regardless of their support level.
We provide in-home ABA therapy in Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Littleton, Centennial, Westminster, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs. We also serve surrounding suburbs and communities within each of these areas. If your city isn't listed, contact us. We're expanding regularly.
Yes. While most of our sessions happen in-home, we also provide ABA therapy in schools, daycares, and community settings across Colorado. Our BCBAs collaborate directly with teachers and school staff to align goals across environments. This means your child's progress carries over everywhere they spend time.
Start by calling us at (720) 613-8837 or filling out our contact form. We verify your insurance coverage first, then schedule a BCBA evaluation to build your child's treatment plan. Most families are matched with a therapist within weeks, not months. We work to move faster than the typical 6-month Colorado waitlist.
Colorado Families Also Come to Budding Futures for Help With
Beyond core ABA therapy, Budding Futures helps Colorado children with aggression, elopement, ADHD, speech delays, sensory processing challenges, and nonverbal communication needs. Not sure where to start? Read our guide on how to choose an ABA provider in Colorado.
Hablamos Español. Terapia ABA a domicilio en todo Colorado.
Ver Servicios en Español →Páginas por ciudad: Denver y Aurora · Colorado Springs
Questions Colorado families ask first
Are Budding Futures therapists certified to work in Colorado?
Do you accept Health First Colorado or Medicaid for ABA in Colorado?
How long is the wait to start ABA therapy in Colorado?
How often does a BCBA supervise my child's program?
Do you do in-home ABA in Colorado?
Do you offer speech or occupational therapy in Colorado?
Colorado ABA workforce data
Ready to get started anywhere in Colorado?
One call is all it takes. We'll check your coverage, answer your questions, and connect your family with a BCBA in your area.