Early Intervention ABA in Aurora, CO
Early intervention ABA therapy in Aurora, CO uses play to teach toddlers and preschoolers to communicate and handle daily routines. We work with Medicaid and all major plans.
- Who it’s forToddlers and preschoolers, about 18 months to 5
- InsuranceMedicaid and major plans
- WhereAurora and nearby
- Wait timeNo waitlist
What early intervention ABA is
Early intervention ABA is ABA for young children, usually from about 18 months to 5 years. Sessions look like play. Your therapist uses toys, songs and your child’s favorite things to teach first words, gestures, copying and shared attention. Parents take part closely, since everyday routines give young children plenty of chances to learn.
Inside an early intervention ABA session
Starting with your child’s interests
Bubbles, cars or a favorite song become the starting point for teaching.
Quick, playful tries
Your child gets many short chances to ask, copy and look at things together, without long table drills.
Daily routines
Meals, diaper changes, bath time and bedtime become practice for communication and cooperation.
Coaching you
You learn easy ways to keep the same strategies going all day.
Why families choose ABA Therapy Aurora for Early Intervention ABA
No waitlist
Your child does not join a waitlist. Most families begin within 2 weeks of insurance approval.
Medicaid and all major plans
Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and all major plans are accepted, and we look up your benefits at no cost before therapy starts.
Certified BCBAs and RBTs
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst writes every plan. Registered Behavior Technicians are certified, background-checked and CPR-trained.
A BCBA who stays involved
Your child’s BCBA oversees sessions, reads the data and changes the plan when progress slows down.
Parent coaching built in
Each treatment plan includes caregiver coaching, so you know what to do between sessions.
Flexible hours
Sessions after school, in the evening and on weekends, to fit around school and work.
Four settings
Home, clinic, school and community sessions let your child practice where skills are needed. Many children mix settings.
Toddlers to age 21
Our clients range from toddlers to young adults up to age 21.
Help with a diagnosis
No diagnosis yet? We help you find an evaluation referral and talk through your options while you wait.
Learning through play
Therapists build lessons from games and your child’s interests, and you help pick the goals.
- Real reviews from local families
- 5 years of working with Aurora families
- Locally owned, not part of a national chain
Who benefits from early intervention ABA
- Toddlers with a new autism diagnosis
- Young children who are not yet talking or using gestures
- Families waiting on other services who want to start now
- Preschoolers heading toward kindergarten
What we work on in early intervention
- First words, gestures and requests
- Looking where you look and copying actions
- Playing alongside and with others
- Sleep, eating and toilet routines
Steps for Early Intervention ABA with us
- 1
Learn how your child plays
A BCBA watches how your child communicates, plays and manages the day.
- 2
Teach through play
Sessions use your child’s favorite toys, songs and games, so practice feels like fun.
- 3
Coach the family
We show you how to use the same ideas at meals, in the bath and at bedtime.
- 4
Prepare for school
As your child nears preschool or kindergarten, goals shift to group routines and classroom skills.
In a randomized trial, toddlers with autism who got two years of the Early Start Denver Model, a play-based approach built on ABA, gained more in IQ, language and adaptive behavior than toddlers in a comparison group.
Early Intervention ABA in Aurora: local things to know
Under 3? Start with Early Intervention Colorado
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood provides evaluations and services for children from birth to age 3. Anyone can make a referral, and you do not need a medical diagnosis to be evaluated.
Which agency depends on your county
Developmental Pathways serves Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. Since July 1, 2024, North Metro Community Services serves Adams County, including the Adams County part of Aurora.
Source: Developmental Pathways, Early Intervention in Adams County
Aurora Public Schools Child Find
APS offers free Child Find screening for children not yet in school who show delays in communication, development, movement or behavior. Ages 3 to 5 use one form, and children under 3 in Arapahoe or Adams County use the Early Intervention referral form.
Cherry Creek Child Find
Families in Cherry Creek schools can ask for a free preschool evaluation for a child who will be 3 by the time preschool starts.
Source: Cherry Creek Schools, Child Find
Reading for Aurora parents
Autism Evaluation in Aurora: Early Intervention to Anschutz
How to get an autism evaluation in Aurora: Early Intervention by county, Child Find through Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek, and the clinics at Anschutz.
Read the guide Parent guideABA Without an Autism Diagnosis in Aurora, CO: Your Options
ABA without an autism diagnosis in Aurora, CO: what Health First Colorado, private plans and TRICARE require, and what to do while you wait for an evaluation.
Read the guide Parent guideAfter an Autism Diagnosis in Aurora: What to Do in 90 Days
After an autism diagnosis in Aurora, here is what to do in the first 30, 60 and 90 days: records, school, Medicaid, therapy and parent support.
Read the guideWhere we offer early intervention ABA
Early Intervention ABA is available to families in Aurora and the towns around it.
Early Intervention ABA FAQs
What ages is early intervention ABA for?
Mostly toddlers and preschoolers, from around 18 months to 5 years.
Why begin when my child is so young?
Young children pick up new skills quickly, so every month of practice with communication and play counts before kindergarten.
Does my toddler need a diagnosis?
Not always. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) can approve behavioral therapy without one when it is medically necessary, so you may be able to start while an evaluation is pending. Private plans generally want the diagnosis first. We can help you plan the next step.
Where can I get early intervention ABA therapy around Aurora?
We offer early intervention ABA therapy in Aurora, Centennial, Parker, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Commerce City, Brighton and Englewood.
Is there a waitlist for early intervention ABA therapy?
No. Early Intervention ABA has no waitlist in the Aurora area. Most families begin within 2 weeks of insurance approval.
How do we get started?
Send the short request form. We look up your insurance benefits at no cost, book your child’s assessment and write the plan with you. If your child has no diagnosis yet, we help you find a referral for an evaluation.
Do you offer evening or weekend sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available after school, in the evening and on weekends, so therapy can fit around school and work.
What insurance do you accept?
We work with Medicaid and all major insurance plans, including Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Permanente, TRICARE, Rocky Mountain Health Plans. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for medically necessary ABA for members under 21, and state-regulated private plans in Colorado must cover it too. We look up your benefits before therapy starts.
Is early intervention ABA right for your child?
A good match if
- Your child is between about 18 months and 5 years old.
- You are worried about speech, play, copying or eye contact.
- You want ideas for mealtimes, baths and bedtime.
Keep in mind
- Private insurance usually asks for a diagnosis first. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) does not when the therapy is medically necessary.
- Many young children also need speech or occupational therapy.
- Sessions go best when they fit around naps and meals.
- At this age, how much you take part makes a big difference.
Want to start ABA in Aurora?
Tell us about your child. Our intake team will look up your insurance and explain what happens next.