Getting a diagnosis is just the beginning. With the CDC now reporting 1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism, and rates in the Denver metro area estimated as high as 1 in 50, the need for reliable local resources has never been greater. Here are the Colorado providers, programs, and support systems that families actually use. Every resource on this page is real, local, and verified.
Where to get your child evaluated for autism in Colorado. Most families start here, but waitlists at many clinics stretch past six months, so getting on a list early matters.
Interdisciplinary autism evaluations with psychology, OT, speech, and developmental pediatrics. Serves toddlers through adults.
Visit WebsiteComprehensive autism diagnostics using ADOS-2. Multiple locations across the Front Range.
Visit WebsitePrivate practice using ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Known for expertise evaluating girls and women with ASD. Evaluates children as young as 12 months.
Visit WebsiteAutism testing and neuropsych evaluations. Team includes SLPs, psychologists, and a pediatric medical director.
Visit WebsiteColorado speech-language pathologists who work with children on the spectrum.
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy for children in the Denver metro area.
Visit WebsitePrivate SLP practice for ages 2-14, in English and Spanish. In-person and telehealth available.
Visit WebsiteTravels to your home for speech-language therapy. Direct intervention and evaluation in your child's natural environment.
Visit WebsiteUniversity-based clinic with lower-cost speech and audiology services. Great option if cost is a concern.
Visit WebsiteOT providers in Colorado who specialize in sensory processing, motor skills, and daily living for children with autism. The U.S. Surgeon General recognizes ABA as the leading evidence-based treatment for autism, and pairing it with OT can address sensory needs that ABA alone may not cover.
Sensory processing, motor skills, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Decades of pediatric OT experience.
Visit WebsiteIn-home pediatric occupational therapy throughout the greater Denver area. Specializes in sensory processing and developmental delays.
Visit WebsiteABA, speech, physical therapy, and OT under one roof. Also offers multidisciplinary autism evaluations. Over 15 years in Colorado.
Visit WebsitePlay-based autism therapy center with OT, speech, and ABA. Focus on sensory processing, feeding, self-care, and motor delays.
Visit WebsiteColorado doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating autism and related conditions.
Sees children with developmental and neurobehavioral differences including ASD, fragile X, and developmental delay.
Visit WebsiteInterdisciplinary team evaluations led by developmental-behavioral pediatricians. Part of the University of Colorado.
Visit WebsiteColorado's dedicated pediatric hospital system.
Colorado's only dedicated children's hospital. Ranked top 10 nationally by U.S. News. Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Four hospital locations and multiple specialty care centers across the state.
Visit WebsitePublic and private school programs in Colorado for children with autism.
State-level training and support for school teams serving students with ASD. Resources for IEP development and classroom strategies.
Visit WebsitePrivate school and ABA therapy for ages 3 months to 21+. One of few Colorado providers also serving adults. K-8 school program in Denver.
Visit WebsiteServes children and adults with ASD and developmental disabilities. Over 100 staff. Therapy gyms, resource libraries, and vocational training.
Visit WebsitePublic school autism-specific programs using Colorado's Autism Program Quality Indicators. Communication and social development focus.
Visit WebsiteYou're not doing this alone. These Colorado organizations connect families going through the same thing.
Support groups, educational resources, advocacy, and community events for individuals with autism and their families across Colorado.
Visit WebsiteLocal parent support groups and a private Facebook community for Colorado parents and guardians of individuals on the spectrum.
Visit WebsiteCaregiver support groups and "Spectrum Parent Adventures" on the second Saturday of each month. Physical community center space for families.
Visit WebsiteParent meetups at restaurants and community events. A casual way to connect with other families who get it.
Visit WebsiteColorado state programs that fund services, coordinate care, and connect families to support.
Administers Medicaid, developmental disability waivers (CES, SLS, DD), and the Family Support Services Program. The main funding source for autism services in Colorado.
Visit WebsiteDevelopmental supports for children birth through age 2 with a 25% or greater developmental delay. Free evaluation through Child Find. Call to start the referral process.
Visit WebsiteCommunity Centered Board connecting individuals to federal, state, and local disability funding. Serves over 15,000 individuals.
Visit WebsiteCommunity Centered Board with 60+ years of service. Early intervention, family support, case management, and community services.
Visit WebsiteWhen you need help right now. These services are available 24/7.
Hospital-based crisis care for children ages 4-17 with intellectual or developmental disabilities experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis.
Visit WebsiteState agency funding crisis stabilization units and children/youth/family behavioral health programs across Colorado.
Visit WebsiteMedicaid waivers, family support programs, and funding sources that help cover the cost of autism services in Colorado. See our insurance and Medicaid page for plans we accept directly.
Medicaid waiver for children with developmental disabilities including autism. Covers therapies, respite care, assistive technology, and home modifications.
Visit WebsiteFinancial support for families of children with IDD. Covers respite care, therapies, equipment, home modifications, and family counseling. Goal is keeping children in their family home.
Visit WebsiteMedicaid waiver for adults with developmental disabilities who can live independently with limited support. Supplements natural supports and community resources.
Visit WebsiteColorado's Medicaid program covers in-home ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other autism-related services for eligible children and families.
Visit WebsiteIf you're not sure where to start, give us a call. We've helped hundreds of Colorado families connect with the right providers, verify insurance, and get therapy started. No pressure, just answers.
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