ABA therapy in Aurora, CO: in-home autism therapy for kids

Name: Sunbird ABA Therapy — Aurora, CO
Telephone: (303) 483-7833

One-on-one therapy for children with autism from ABA therapists who come to the Aurora area — at your home, at daycare, and over secure video, with a BCBA leading every plan. Insurance handled for you, in plain English.

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Serving the Aurora area

Autism services in Aurora at a glance

The numbers that shape how ABA therapy works here, from public data.

Residents: 390,201
Children under 18: 94,819
Children under 5: 25,883
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 3,100
Kids under 6 with every parent working: 64%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 93%
Kids covered only by a public plan: 40%
Kids with no health coverage: 8.3%
Median household income: $84,320
County: Arapahoe County
ZIP codes in the city: 14
Towns within 30 miles: 30
Counties this team serves: 8

Sources: Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates; Census ZIP-code relationship files; NCES school-district data. The autism figure applies the CDC’s 1-in-31 estimate — a planning number, not a count. Miles are straight-line.

Autism therapy services in Aurora

ABA therapy by ZIP code in Aurora

Our Aurora team serves every one of these ZIP codes. Each has its own page with local numbers, neighborhoods and nearby ZIPs.

ZIP code	Neighborhoods	Kids under 18
ABA therapy in 80010	—	11,685
ABA therapy in 80011	Chambers Heights	13,555
ABA therapy in 80012	Aurora Hills, Willow Park	12,569
ABA therapy in 80013	Sterling Hills	18,264
ABA therapy in 80014	Chaddsford	6,160
ABA therapy in 80016	—	18,271
ABA therapy in 80017	Aurora Highlands, Centerpoint, Rocky Ridge, Side Creek	10,360
ABA therapy in 80018	Horizon Uptown, Adonea, Harmony, Traditions	4,735
ABA therapy in 80019	Porteos, Green Valley Ranch (East)	1,424
ABA therapy in 80045	—	16

What ABA therapy looks like in Aurora

Aurora in Arapahoe County is a big, busy place: about 390,201 people on 164 square miles, roughly 2,378 people per square mile. With that many families close together, in-home ABA is practical here — your child's ABA therapist comes to your door instead of adding a commute to your week.

Aurora is one of our team cities. Our Aurora team covers the city and the towns around it — the nearest are listed further down this page.

ABA here works the same way it does everywhere we serve: a BCBA-led plan written for your child, one-on-one sessions with an ABA therapist, and regular coaching for you. New to all of this? Start with what ABA therapy actually is, then what to expect at the first session.

Autism therapy for young children in Aurora

Census estimates count about 95,000 children under 18 in Aurora, including about 26,000 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 3,059 children in Aurora who may be on the spectrum — many of them not yet diagnosed.

For the 26,000 youngest children in Aurora, timing matters. Plain-English checklists: signs at 18 months, signs at age 3. No diagnosis yet? That's fine — we'll help you get one.

ABA isn't only for toddlers. For school-age kids in Aurora, goals often center on communication, managing big feelings, daily routines and getting along with friends. Wondering how ABA fits with other therapies? See ABA vs. speech therapy.

In-home, daycare or telehealth ABA in Aurora

About 64% of children under 6 in Aurora have every parent in the workforce, so families here are split: some want sessions during daycare, others at home with a parent close by. We do both — in-home ABA and daycare-based support — and many families mix them. Our guide to home vs. daycare sessions explains the trade-offs.

Connectivity is strong — about 93% of homes have broadband. Most families here use telehealth for quick BCBA check-ins and coaching between in-person sessions.

ABA therapy, schools and IEPs in Aurora

Most public-school students in Aurora attend Aurora Public Schools (about 38,000 students across 61 schools).

School and ABA work best as partners. If your child has an IEP or evaluation from the district, send it along with your intake — it helps your BCBA write goals that back up the school plan instead of competing with it.

The Aurora service area

Our Aurora team is the closest Sunbird team for 8 Colorado counties: Arapahoe County, Adams County, Elbert County, Morgan County, Washington County, Kit Carson County, Yuma County, and Phillips County.

Closest to the city: Aetna Estates (3 mi), Watkins (8 mi), Foxfield (9 mi), Four Square Mile (9 mi), Denver (9 mi), and Cherry Creek (10 mi). The full list of towns within 30 miles is further down this page.

Paying for ABA therapy in Aurora

Families in Aurora pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that in Aurora, about 40% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 8.3% have no coverage at all — the rest mostly have insurance through a parent's job or a plan they bought.

You shouldn't have to decode an insurance policy to get your child help. Send us a picture of your card and we'll check your ABA benefits for free, then call with a plain answer. Most Colorado families end up paying little or nothing once benefits are confirmed.

More detail: paying for ABA therapy, our insurance page, and will insurance pay for ABA?

How to start ABA therapy in Aurora, step by step

What happens after you call? Five steps, no surprises — and the getting-started page has the long version.

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (80010, 80011, 80012, 80013 and others are in Aurora). Expect a call back from an intake advocate, usually the same business day.
Benefits, verified. We call your plan so you don't have to, then explain your ABA coverage in plain English.
No diagnosis yet? We help you book an evaluation first. Already have one? See what to do after a diagnosis.
A BCBA visit at your home in Aurora. A BCBA from our Aurora team comes to observe, ask questions, and write a plan with you — not for you.
Sessions begin. An ABA therapist starts regular one-on-one sessions at home or daycare, with parent training built in. Here's how to prepare for the first one.

ABA therapy services in Aurora

Still comparing options? Two honest reads: ABA vs. speech therapy and how many hours of ABA children need.

School districts serving Aurora

Every school in the district, the neighborhoods it serves, and how home ABA works with your child’s IEP.

Work with us in Aurora

We’re growing in the Aurora area. Paid training toward certification, real BCBA supervision, and caseloads sized for good work.

ABA therapy in Aurora: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Aurora?

Coverage depends on your plan, not your town — and rather than guess at yours, we check it for free. In Aurora, about 40% of kids are on Medicaid or another public plan; the rest mostly have private coverage — we work through both. Most Colorado families pay little or nothing once benefits are confirmed. Send a photo of your insurance card and we'll tell you where you stand, usually within a business day.

Do you offer in-home ABA therapy in Aurora?

Yes — Aurora is one of our team cities, and in-home ABA is how we serve it. Your child's ABA therapist comes to your home (or daycare), and telehealth adds BCBA time between visits.

My child doesn't have a diagnosis yet. Can we still start from Aurora?

Absolutely. Lots of parents call us with nothing but a hunch. We'll help you get an evaluation booked, check your benefits in the meantime, and be ready to start when the report comes back.

How many children in Aurora might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 95,000 kids under 18 in Aurora (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 3,059 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves Aurora?

Most students in Aurora attend Aurora Public Schools. If your child has an IEP, share it with your BCBA so home and school goals line up.

What ZIP codes do you serve in Aurora?

All of them. Aurora includes ZIP codes 80010, 80011, 80012, 80013, 80014, 80015, 80016, 80017, 80018, 80019, 80045, 80102, 80137, 80138 — and we serve the surrounding area too. Give us your ZIP when you call and we'll confirm your team and schedule.

Is telehealth ABA realistic in Aurora?

For most families, yes — about 93% of households in Aurora have broadband. We use telehealth for BCBA check-ins and parent coaching alongside in-person sessions, not instead of them.

Do you also serve towns near Aurora?

Yes — including Aetna Estates, Watkins, Foxfield, and Four Square Mile. Families across this part of Colorado are served the same way: in-home sessions, daycare-based support and telehealth.

How fast can we start in Aurora?

It depends on your child's plan and our current capacity in your area, so we won't quote a number we can't keep. Tell us your ZIP code and schedule, and an intake advocate gives you an honest start timeline — usually on the first call.

Start in Aurora this month

Tell us where you are and what you’re seeing. An intake advocate calls back — usually the same business day — with your coverage answer and an honest Aurora start timeline.

Towns within 30 miles of Aurora

Our Aurora team drives to homes across the area. Straight-line distance from Aurora:

Counties the Aurora team serves

These Colorado counties are closer to Aurora than to any other Sunbird team, nearest first.

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