ABA Therapy Centers Across the Denver Metro
8 center-based ABA therapy and autism testing locations across the Denver metro area, from Arvada and Commerce City to Highlands Ranch and Parker. In-network with Health First Colorado Medicaid and most major commercial plans.
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ABA Therapy and Autism Services in Denver and Boulder
Behavioral Innovations operates 8 center-based ABA therapy locations across Colorado, with 6 Denver metro locations spanning Arvada, Commerce City, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and Parker, plus 2 centers in Boulder and Longmont serving families along the northern Front Range. Most Colorado families have a center within a 20-minute drive.
Every center provides one-to-one applied behavior analysis therapy for children ages 18 months through 10 years, designed and supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. We also provide autism diagnostic evaluations, so families who do not yet have a diagnosis can complete testing and begin therapy with the same provider rather than coordinating between two.
We accept Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) alongside most major commercial carriers.
Autism testing and evaluations in Denver and Boulder
If your child has not been evaluated yet, you do not need a diagnosis before contacting us. Behavioral Innovations provides autism diagnostic evaluations and child development testing at locations across Colorado, including centers serving Jefferson, Arapahoe, Adams, Douglas, Boulder and Weld counties.
What the evaluation includes
- Assessment by a licensed psychologist
- Standardized diagnostic instruments, including the ADOS-2
- Developmental and behavioral history review with caregivers
- A written report accepted by most insurance carriers as documentation for ABA authorization
- Direct transition into ABA therapy at the same organization if a diagnosis is confirmed
Families who complete testing with us do not have to find a separate ABA provider afterward, wait for records to transfer, or repeat intake.
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Denver Locations
6 locations
14950 West 64th Avenue Unit C, Arvada, CO 80007
20971 East Smoky Hill Road Suite 102, Aurora, CO 80015
12303 East 104th Place Suite 105, Commerce City, CO 80022
8151 Southpark Lane Suite 100, Littleton, CO 80120
10789 Bradford Road Suite 150, Littleton, CO 80127
19585 Hess Road Suite 106, Parker, CO 80134
Boulder & Longmont Locations
2 locations
Minimal to No Waitlist at Most Colorado Centers
Because we operate 8 locations across Denver and the Boulder area, an opening at a nearby center can often be offered when your first-choice location is full. While you wait, you can start benefits verification, schedule an autism evaluation, or enroll in ABA Prep weekly sessions.
Real Outcomes. Progress Denver Families Can See. Data That Proves It.
We measure progress using the Vineland-3 Adaptive Behavior Scales, the gold-standard clinical tool for tracking real-world skill development. Even a single point of improvement on the Vineland-3 is considered clinically meaningful. Across 1,141 children studied, every age group improved.
See Our Outcomes Data
“Behind every number is a child who said something new, made a friend, or surprised their family.”
Progress in Daily Life
Saying something new at the dinner table
Making a friend for the first time
Completing bedtime routines independently
Carrying IEP skills from school into home life
Skills Our Denver Metro ABA Programs Can Address
ABA therapy at our Denver metro centers targets the skills that matter most in everyday life: at home, at school, and in the community.
Treatment goals are selected after assessment and individualized to the child. Not every child will work on every skill.
ABA Therapy in Denver, CO
Behavioral Innovations operates ABA therapy centers throughout the greater Denver metro, including Arvada in Jefferson County, Commerce City in Adams County, Centennial and Parker in the south metro, and Highlands Ranch and Littleton in Douglas and Jefferson counties.
Denver centers provide:
- One-to-one center-based ABA therapy, 20 to 40 hours per week
- Autism diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months to 6 years
- After-school social skills groups for school-age children
- Parent training as a standard program component, not an add-on
- Coordination with Denver area schools on IEP and classroom goals
Each Denver center is led by a BCBA who designs and supervises every child's treatment plan. Program hours are set by comprehensive assessment, not by a template.
ABA Therapy in Boulder and Longmont, CO
Behavioral Innovations serves families along the northern Front Range with centers in Boulder and Longmont. The Boulder center serves Boulder County families, while the Longmont center extends access to families in Weld County and the St. Vrain Valley.
Both centers offer the same comprehensive ABA therapy and evaluation services as Denver locations, with BCBAs who coordinate directly with local schools.
Boulder & Longmont ABA therapy services:
- Center-based one-to-one ABA therapy supervised by a BCBA
- Autism diagnostic evaluations and child development testing
- After-school social skills groups
- Parent training
- Coordination with local schools on IEP and classroom goals
Not sure which Colorado center is right for you?
Our care coordinators will match your family with the best available opening near you.
Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Denver and Boulder
Colorado law requires state-regulated health plans to cover autism treatment, including ABA therapy. Coverage terms, prior authorization requirements and approved hours vary by plan even within the same carrier, so our intake team verifies your specific benefits before services begin.
What insurance plans are accepted for ABA therapy in Denver and Boulder?
If your plan is not listed, contact intake. We verify plans outside this list regularly.
Does Behavioral Innovations accept Medicaid in Denver and Boulder?
Yes. Our Colorado centers accept Health First Colorado (CO Medicaid) and CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus). Contact our intake team to confirm coverage at your nearest Denver or Boulder center.
What Denver Families Are Saying
Families across Longmont, Centennial, Parker and the Denver metro share what ABA therapy at Behavioral Innovations has meant for their children.
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Holly Ensby
Longmont, CO
We are so grateful for all the staff at BI. Every tech, BCBA, front desk staff has been such a joy to work with. This is our first experience with ABA therapy and it's been so great to see a program that uses ABA techniques in a positive way.
Mayra Buendia
Centennial, CO
The care provided at BI is truly exceptional. They consistently offer personalized attention to every individual, demonstrating a deep and genuine care for each child receiving their services. From the front office staff, to everyone in the back you can tell they love what they do.
Miya Torres
Parker, CO
We started taking my daughter about 2 years ago and we have had nothing but good experiences and she has excelled in everything. I can't say enough good things about Rachel and Hunter in the front. If I have issues or concerns they address them. Overall the best experience for my kiddo and I am happy.
Getting Started with ABA Therapy in Denver
Contact Intake
Call or submit the form. A care coordinator reaches out within 24 hours.
Verify Insurance
We confirm your benefits, authorization requirements and expected out-of-pocket costs.
Complete Evaluation
If needed, a licensed psychologist conducts the autism diagnostic evaluation.
Begin ABA Therapy
Your child starts center-based ABA with a BCBA-designed individualized program.
Schedule a diagnostic evaluation with one of our licensed psychologists. You will receive a written report that most insurers accept, and if a diagnosis is confirmed you can begin ABA at the same organization without transferring records.
Schedule an EvaluationContact intake to verify your benefits and check availability at your nearest Denver metro center. We handle insurance verification and authorization.
Get Started with EnrollmentAsk about ABA Prep, weekly sessions that build foundational skills before full placement begins.
Check Current AvailabilityBehavioral Innovations operates 8 center-based ABA therapy locations across the Denver metro area, serving Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas and Weld counties. Services include one-to-one ABA therapy for children 18 months to 10 years, autism diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months to 6 years, after-school social skills groups, and parent training. We accept Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid), CHP+, BCBS of Colorado, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and TRICARE. Most centers have no waitlist or a minimal one.
Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Denver
Questions about ABA therapy, autism evaluations, or getting started at a Denver metro center? Our care team is here to help.
(855) 782-7822Is there ABA therapy in Denver accepting new patients?
Yes. Behavioral Innovations operates 8 ABA therapy centers across the Denver metro area, and most have no waitlist or a minimal one. Availability changes as programs fill, so contact our intake team to confirm current openings at the Denver center closest to you.
How much does ABA therapy cost in Denver?
With insurance, most Denver families pay only their plan's copay, coinsurance or deductible, because Colorado law requires state-regulated plans to cover autism treatment, including ABA therapy. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and CHP+ typically cover ABA at little or no cost. We verify your specific benefits and expected costs before services begin.
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Denver?
Yes. Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) and CHP+ cover medically necessary ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. Behavioral Innovations accepts Health First Colorado and managed Medicaid plans including Molina Healthcare of Colorado across our Denver metro centers.
How long is the wait for ABA therapy in Denver?
Wait times range from immediate availability to several weeks depending on the center. Most Behavioral Innovations Denver metro locations have no waitlist or a minimal one, and because we operate 8 centers across the metro area, we can often offer an opening at a nearby location.
What age groups do ABA centers in Denver serve?
Behavioral Innovations serves children from 18 months through 10 years across all Denver metro centers. Early intervention before age five is associated with the largest developmental gains, though treatment goals are set by individual assessment rather than age alone.
Where can I get my child tested for autism in the Denver area?
Behavioral Innovations provides autism diagnostic evaluations and child development testing across the Denver metro, including centers in Arvada, Boulder, Centennial, Commerce City, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Longmont and Parker. Evaluations are conducted by licensed psychologists using standardized instruments including the ADOS-2, and produce a written report most insurers accept for ABA authorization.
What should I look for when choosing an ABA provider in Denver?
Four things separate providers who deliver consistent outcomes: BCBA supervision (every program should be designed and actively supervised by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst); individualized assessment (a plan built from a template rather than a comprehensive assessment is a warning sign, and goals should be measurable and tied to evaluation data); parent training built in (skills learned in a center need to generalize at home, which requires structured caregiver involvement); and insurance transparency before intake (benefits verification, authorization timeline and expected out-of-pocket costs should be clear before you commit).
Do ABA centers in Denver offer after-school programs?
Yes. We offer after-school social skills groups for school-age children at Denver metro locations. These are small-group sessions separate from individual ABA therapy, matched by age and skill level, scheduled around school dismissal. Availability varies by center.