ABA therapy in St. Ann Highlands, Colorado

Name: Sunbird ABA Therapy — St. Ann Highlands, CO
Telephone: (303) 483-7833

St. Ann Highlands is a close-knit community of about 483 people in Boulder County, about 27 miles from our Lakewood team. One-on-one, BCBA-led ABA therapy comes to your home or daycare — for the 114 kids who live here, not a far-off clinic.

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How care reaches St. Ann Highlands
Kids & autism here
Home, daycare or telehealth
Schools & IEPs
Paying for ABA
Getting started

St. Ann Highlands at a glance — for families

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

Residents: 483
Children under 18: 114
Children under 5: 40
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 4
Kids under 6 with every parent working (Boulder County-wide): 65%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 100%
Kids covered only by a public plan (Boulder County-wide): 17%
Kids with no health coverage (Boulder County-wide): 2%
Median household income: $182,568
Nearest Sunbird team: Lakewood · 27 mi
ZIP codes: 1

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.

What ABA therapy looks like in St. Ann Highlands

St. Ann Highlands in Boulder County is a very small community — about 483 people. It is an unincorporated community — there is no city hall, but neighbors know it by name, and so do we. No town is too small for in-home ABA. We plan visits and telehealth around where you actually live, and we tell you plainly what that looks like for your address.

St. Ann Highlands is about 27 miles from Lakewood, and our Lakewood team serves families here with in-home visits. Telehealth adds BCBA time between visits so nobody waits a week for an answer.

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 and young children in St. Ann Highlands

Census estimates count about 110 children under 18 in St. Ann Highlands, including about 40 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 4 children in St. Ann Highlands who may be on the spectrum — many of them not yet diagnosed.

Earlier is easier. If your toddler isn't pointing, answering to their name, or using words the way other kids their age do, it is worth a look now rather than later. Our guides walk through signs of autism at 18 months, at age 2 and at age 3, plus the M-CHAT screening many pediatricians use.

ABA isn't only for toddlers. For school-age kids in St. Ann Highlands, 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.

Home, daycare or telehealth: what fits St. Ann Highlands families

About 65% of children under 6 across Boulder County live in homes where every parent works. For a lot of families here, the hours that matter are daycare hours — so we offer daycare-based ABA support, where your child's ABA therapist works alongside the daycare routine, plus in-home sessions for evenings and the skills that belong at home. (St. Ann Highlands is small enough that the county-wide figure is the reliable one.)

Connectivity is strong — about 100% of homes have broadband. Most families here use telehealth for quick BCBA check-ins and coaching between in-person sessions.

Schools and IEPs in St. Ann Highlands

St. Ann Highlands is served by Boulder County school districts, including St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J (about 32,000 students across 54 schools) and Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 (about 28,000 students across 56 schools). District lines don't always follow town lines, so check your address with the district if you're not sure.

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.

St. Ann Highlands and its neighbors

St. Ann Highlands is the 15th-largest of the 23 communities we list in Boulder County.

The closest neighbors are Nederland (3 mi), Sugarloaf (3 mi), Gold Hill (5 mi), Rollinsville (5 mi), and Crisman (6 mi). Families in all of them are served the same way, so if you live between towns, you're covered.

Paying for ABA therapy in St. Ann Highlands

Families in St. Ann Highlands pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that across Boulder County, about 17% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 2% 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?

Getting started from St. Ann Highlands, step by step

From first call to first session, here's the path for St. Ann Highlands families. (More detail on our getting-started page.)

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (80466 is in St. Ann Highlands). 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 St. Ann Highlands. Our Lakewood team sends a BCBA 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.

ZIP codes we serve in St. Ann Highlands

In-home ABA therapy, daycare-based support and telehealth are available to families in every one of these ZIP codes:

80466

No diagnosis yet? Start there — we’ll help.

Calling before any evaluation is completely normal — from St. Ann Highlands or anywhere else. We’ll help you understand what you’re seeing, book a diagnostic evaluation in Colorado, and line up coverage so therapy can start as soon as the diagnosis is in hand.

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St. Ann Highlands questions, answered plainly

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in St. Ann Highlands?

Coverage depends on your plan, not your town — and rather than guess at yours, we check it for free. Across Boulder County, about 17% 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.

How far is St. Ann Highlands from the nearest Sunbird team?

Our nearest team is in Lakewood, about 27 miles away in a straight line. That's within our regular in-home range, so sessions come to your home.

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

Yes. Call us first — we'll point you to a diagnostic evaluation in Colorado, verify your coverage while you wait, and line up therapy for when the diagnosis is in hand.

How many children in St. Ann Highlands might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 110 kids under 18 in St. Ann Highlands (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 4 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves St. Ann Highlands?

St. Ann Highlands is served by Boulder County districts such as St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J and Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 — check your address with the district to be sure. 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 St. Ann Highlands?

All of them. St. Ann Highlands uses ZIP code 80466 — 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 St. Ann Highlands?

For most families, yes — about 100% of households in St. Ann Highlands 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 St. Ann Highlands?

Yes — including Nederland, Sugarloaf, Gold Hill, and Rollinsville. 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 St. Ann Highlands?

It depends on your child's plan and our current Lakewood-area capacity, 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 St. Ann Highlands with one short call

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 start timeline for St. Ann Highlands.

Communities near St. Ann Highlands

The closest towns we also serve, by straight-line distance from St. Ann Highlands.

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