Sunbird ABA team in Silver Plume — serving you

ABA therapy in Silver Plume, Colorado: autism therapy for kids, at home or daycare

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

Silver Plume is a close-knit community of about 206 people in Clear Creek County, and our ABA team in the Silver Plume area is here serving you. One-on-one, BCBA-led ABA therapy comes to your home or daycare — for the 6 kids who live here, not a far-off clinic.

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How care reaches Silver Plume
Kids & autism here
Home, daycare or telehealth
Schools & IEPs
Paying for ABA
Getting started

Autism services in Silver Plume at a glance

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

Residents: 206
Children under 18: 6
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): < 1
Kids under 6 with every parent working (Clear Creek County-wide): 73%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready) (Clear Creek County-wide): 92%
Kids covered only by a public plan (Clear Creek County-wide): 16%
Kids with no health coverage (Clear Creek County-wide): 0%
Your Sunbird team in Silver Plume: Serving you
Sunbird services here: Home · Daycare · Video
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 Silver Plume

Silver Plume in Clear Creek County is a very small community — about 206 people. 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.

Our Sunbird ABA team in the Silver Plume area is here serving you. Your child's ABA therapist comes to your home or daycare, and your BCBA stays in touch by video between visits — so help is here, not a long drive away.

Here's what ABA usually looks like in practice: your BCBA observes your child at home and writes a plan, an ABA therapist runs the day-to-day sessions, and you get coaching so progress carries over between visits. How many hours a week? That depends on your child — our guide to how many hours of ABA explains how that gets decided.

Autism therapy for young children in Silver Plume

Census estimates count about 6 children under 18 in Silver Plume, including about 0 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. In a community this size, that may mean just one or two families — which is exactly why parents here can feel alone. You are not.

ABA isn't only for toddlers. For school-age kids in Silver Plume, 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 Silver Plume

About 73% of children under 6 across Clear Creek 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. (Silver Plume is small enough that the county-wide figure is the reliable one.)

Connectivity is strong — about 92% 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 Silver Plume

Silver Plume is served by Clear Creek County school districts, including Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 (about 680 students across 5 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.

ABA therapy in Silver Plume and nearby towns

Silver Plume is the tenth-largest of the 10 communities we list in Clear Creek County.

Silver Plume families aren't the only ones we see in this corner of Colorado: Georgetown (2 mi), Empire (5 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (8 mi), Montezuma (11 mi), and Idaho Springs (12 mi) are all close by, and all served the same way.

Paying for ABA therapy in Silver Plume

Families in Silver Plume pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that across Clear Creek County, about 16% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 0% 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 Silver Plume, step by step

No phone trees and no mystery. Here is exactly what happens after you reach out — the full version lives on our getting-started page.

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (80476 is in Silver Plume). 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 Silver Plume. A BCBA from the team that serves Silver Plume 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 by ZIP code in Silver Plume

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

80476

ABA therapy around Lakewood

Silver Plume is part of the area our Lakewood team covers. More on what that team offers:

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

Calling before any evaluation is completely normal — from Silver Plume 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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ABA therapy in Silver Plume: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Silver Plume?

It depends on the plan, so we check yours for free instead of guessing. Across Clear Creek County, about 16% 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 have an ABA team in Silver Plume?

Yes — our Sunbird team in the Silver Plume area is serving families in Silver Plume and across Clear Creek County. Your child's ABA therapist comes to your home or daycare, with BCBA check-ins by video between visits. Tell us your address and we'll set up a schedule that works.

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

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 Silver Plume might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 6 kids under 18 in Silver Plume, that may mean only one or two families — which can make it feel lonely. In-home care and telehealth mean you don't need a big city to get help.

Which school district serves Silver Plume?

Silver Plume is served by Clear Creek County districts such as Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 — 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 Silver Plume?

All of them. Silver Plume uses ZIP code 80476 — 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 Silver Plume?

For most families, yes — about 92% of households across Clear Creek County 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 Silver Plume?

Yes — including Georgetown, Empire, Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, and Montezuma. 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 Silver Plume?

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.

Find an ABA therapist in Silver Plume: 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 Silver Plume.

ABA therapy in towns near Silver Plume

The closest towns we also serve, by straight-line distance from Silver Plume.

ABA therapy across Clear Creek County

Silver Plume is part of our Clear Creek County guide. Other Clear Creek County communities:

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