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

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

One-on-one therapy for children with autism from ABA therapists who come to the Denver 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 Denver area

Autism services in Denver at a glance

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

Residents: 713,734
Children under 18: 130,820
Children under 5: 38,964
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 4,200
Kids under 6 with every parent working: 70%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 92%
Kids covered only by a public plan: 37%
Kids with no health coverage: 5.3%
Median household income: $91,681
County: Denver County
ZIP codes in the city: 30
Towns within 30 miles: 30
Counties this team serves: 2

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 Denver

ABA therapy by ZIP code in Denver

Our Denver 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 80202	Central Business District, Lower Downtown, Riverfront, Union Station	379
ABA therapy in 80203	Capitol Hill, North Capitol Hill	570
ABA therapy in 80204	Civic Center, La Alma–Lincoln Park, Sun Valley, Villa Park	5,757
ABA therapy in 80205	City Park, Clayton, Cole, Five Points	5,242
ABA therapy in 80206	—	2,777
ABA therapy in 80207	North Park Hill, Sandown	5,227
ABA therapy in 80209	—	3,331
ABA therapy in 80210	Platt Park, Rosedale, Wellshire	6,092
ABA therapy in 80211	Berkeley, Highland, Jefferson Park, Sunnyside	4,650
ABA therapy in 80212	Regis, Sloan Lake, West Highland, Highlands Garden Village	3,314
ABA therapy in 80216	Elyria Swansea, Globeville, Fox Island, North Wynkoop	2,990
ABA therapy in 80218	Cheesman Park, City Park West, Alamo Placita	912
ABA therapy in 80219	Barnum, Barnum West, Harvey Park, Mar Lee	15,802
ABA therapy in 80220	South Park Hill	7,397
ABA therapy in 80222	University Hills	3,771
ABA therapy in 80223	Athmar Park, Baker, Ruby Hill	3,105
ABA therapy in 80224	—	4,122
ABA therapy in 80230	—	1,941
ABA therapy in 80231	—	7,638
ABA therapy in 80236	Harvey Park South	3,832
ABA therapy in 80237	Belmont Heights	3,602
ABA therapy in 80238	—	9,691
ABA therapy in 80239	Gateway Park, Montbello, The Vistas	11,166
ABA therapy in 80246	—	1,469
ABA therapy in 80247	—	5,071
ABA therapy in 80249	Bradford Village, Bungalows, Carriage Park, Denver Connection	12,410

What ABA therapy looks like in Denver

Denver in Denver County is a big, busy place: about 713,734 people on 153 square miles, roughly 4,662 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.

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

A typical plan starts with a BCBA assessment at home, then regular one-on-one sessions with an ABA therapist — a trained behavior technician — working from goals your BCBA wrote for your child. You are part of it, too: parent training is built in, because the skills have to work at dinner time, not just during a session. Curious who does what? See who is on your child's team.

Autism therapy for young children in Denver

Census estimates count about 130,000 children under 18 in Denver, including about 39,000 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 4,220 children in Denver who may be on the spectrum — many of them not yet diagnosed.

Most parents notice something before anyone else does. If you're wondering about your little one, start with the M-CHAT screening explained, or read the signs at age 2. And if you already have a gut feeling, here's what to do next.

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

About 70% of children under 6 in Denver 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.

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 Denver

Most public-school students in Denver attend Denver Public Schools (about 88,000 students across 203 schools).

Already working with your school team? Good — bring that IEP or evaluation to us. Your BCBA can shape home goals that support what's happening at school, so your child hears the same expectations in both places.

The Denver service area

Our Denver team is the closest Sunbird team for 2 Colorado counties: Denver County and Broomfield County.

Closest to the city: Glendale (5 mi), Four Square Mile (6 mi), Derby (6 mi), North Washington (6 mi), Holly Hills (7 mi), and Welby (7 mi). The full list of towns within 30 miles is further down this page.

Paying for ABA therapy in Denver

Families in Denver pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that in Denver, about 37% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 5.3% 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 Denver, 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 (80123, 80202, 80203, 80204 and others are in Denver). Expect a call back from an intake advocate, usually the same business day.
Free benefit check. Send a photo of your insurance card; we verify ABA coverage with your plan and explain it 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 Denver. A BCBA from our Denver 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 Denver

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

School districts serving Denver

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

Work with us in Denver

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

ABA therapy in Denver: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Denver?

It depends on the plan, so we check yours for free instead of guessing. In Denver, about 37% 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 Denver?

Yes — Denver 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 Denver?

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 Denver might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 130,000 kids under 18 in Denver (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 4,220 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves Denver?

Most students in Denver attend Denver 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 Denver?

All of them. Denver includes ZIP codes 80123, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80209, 80210, 80211, 80212, 80216, 80218, 80219, 80220, 80221, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80227, 80230, 80231, 80235, 80236, 80237, 80238, 80239, 80246, 80247, 80249 — 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 Denver?

For most families, yes — about 92% of households in Denver 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 Denver?

Yes — including Glendale, Four Square Mile, Derby, and North Washington. 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 Denver?

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 Denver 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 Denver start timeline.

Towns within 30 miles of Denver

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

Counties the Denver team serves

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

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