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Budding Futures uses verbal behavior ABA techniques to help children with autism develop functional communication skills across Colorado. Approximately 40% of children with autism are minimally verbal or nonverbal. ABA therapy builds communication through spoken language, picture exchange, sign language, and AAC devices, focusing on giving your child the tools to express their needs effectively.
Speech and language delays are among the earliest and most common signs of autism spectrum disorder. Research from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association indicates that approximately 40% of children with autism are minimally verbal or nonverbal. Even children who develop some spoken language often struggle with functional communication, meaning using language to request, comment, or interact socially. Delayed speech does not mean a child cannot communicate. It means they need the right tools and strategies to do so.
Budding Futures uses verbal behavior (VB) techniques rooted in B.F. Skinner's analysis of language to build functional communication skills. Mand training teaches your child to request what they want. Tact training builds labeling and descriptive language. For children who are pre-verbal or minimally verbal, we introduce alternative communication systems including Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. Our Clinical Director Rachel Blackburn brings a background in American Sign Language, which she integrates into communication programming when appropriate. Every communication goal targets real-world function, not rote repetition. For children who are fully nonverbal, we start with whatever communication system gives them the fastest access to expressing their needs.
Budding Futures delivers communication-focused ABA in your home and your child's school, where language opportunities happen naturally. Natural Environment Teaching (NET) embeds communication practice into play, mealtimes, and daily routines so your child learns to communicate in context. Children with speech delays often experience related challenges with sensory processing that affect their ability to attend to and produce speech. Our parent coaching program teaches you how to create communication opportunities throughout the day. We coordinate with your child's speech-language pathologist when applicable. Our school collaboration program also ensures communication strategies carry into the classroom to ensure ABA and speech therapy goals align. Your BCBA tracks communication data weekly and adjusts the plan as your child's language grows. Learn about our 4-phase approach and how we measure progress.
Colorado Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children under 21 with an autism diagnosis through EPSDT. Most private plans also cover ABA under Colorado's autism insurance mandate. Budding Futures verifies your benefits before your first session at no cost.
One conversation. That's all it takes to find out if Budding Futures is the right fit. We'll answer your questions, check your insurance, and connect you with a BCBA who'll get to know your family.