Lakewood, Colorado
Newly Diagnosed With Autism in Lakewood
- Your child was just diagnosed with autism.
- Now you need to know what comes next, and who can help in Lakewood.
- Start here: four steps, in order.
Budding Futures brings ABA therapy to your home in Lakewood. There's no waitlist, and most families with Health First Colorado pay $0.
Families rate us
5.0
(17 Google reviews)
ABA is not what you may have read
What you may have heard about ABA
- ABA is 40 hours a week of drills.
- ABA tries to make kids act "normal."
- Parents sit on the sidelines.
How we actually do it
- Hours fit your child's needs and your family's week.
- Play-based and assent-based. If your child says no, we listen and adjust.
- The goals are yours: talking, toileting, safety, fewer meltdowns.
- Ten to 20% of hours go to coaching you.
Your next steps in Lakewood
- Under 3? Call Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) at 303-233-3363. They run free early intervention for Jefferson County through Early Intervention Colorado.
- Age 3 to 5? Jeffco Public Schools runs Child Find for ages 3 to 5 from its office at 6500 Oak Street in Arvada (303-982-7247), and it serves every Lakewood address.
- Check Health First Colorado. Lakewood is in Region 3. ABA therapy is covered when it is medically necessary, and most families with Health First Colorado pay $0.
- Start ABA at home. Book a free call with us. There is no waitlist right now.
Starting ABA in Lakewood
- We come to your home anywhere in Lakewood, and also serve Golden, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater and Morrison.
- No waitlist right now. Most families start within a few weeks.
"The support they bring to the families is insane. You'll feel so supported and valued. They truly do care for these kids and I couldn't feel better anywhere else."
Bella Calvillo, verified Google reviewQuestions Lakewood parents ask
Do we have to wait for anything before starting ABA?
No. You can call early intervention, the school district and us on the same day. Health First Colorado's ABA benefit does not even require the diagnosis you already have.
Can my child do ABA and speech therapy at the same time?
Yes. We don't provide speech or occupational therapy ourselves, so we coordinate with your child's speech and OT providers to keep everyone working toward the same goals.
How much does ABA cost in Lakewood?
Most families with Health First Colorado pay $0. We also accept Aetna and most major plans, and we check your benefits for free before anything starts.
Start this week in Lakewood
1. Send the short form or call (720) 613-8837.
2. We check your Medicaid or insurance, free.
3. A behavior analyst comes to your home, and sessions begin.
No waitlist right now. No pressure, no commitment.
Talk to a Behavior Analyst This Week
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