Sunbird ABA team in Rico — serving you

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

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

Rico is a close-knit community of about 392 people in Dolores County, and our ABA team in the Rico area is here serving you. One-on-one, BCBA-led ABA therapy comes to your home or daycare — for the 54 kids who live here, not a far-off clinic.

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

Autism services in Rico at a glance

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

Residents: 392
Children under 18: 54
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 2
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 86%
Kids covered only by a public plan (Dolores County-wide): 37%
Kids with no health coverage (Dolores County-wide): 5.2%
Median household income: $101,250
Your Sunbird team in Rico: 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 Rico

Rico in Dolores County is a very small community — about 392 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 Rico 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.

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 Rico

Census estimates count about 50 children under 18 in Rico, including about 0 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 2 children in Rico who may be on the spectrum — many of them not yet diagnosed.

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

About 86% of households in Rico have broadband — most, but not all. If video works at your house, telehealth adds BCBA time between visits. If it doesn't, tell us; we'll plan around your connection instead of the other way around.

ABA therapy, schools and IEPs in Rico

Rico is served by Dolores County school districts, including Dolores County School District RE-2J (about 263 students across 2 schools). District lines don't always follow town lines, so check your address with the district if you're not sure.

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.

ABA therapy in Rico and nearby towns

Rico is the second-largest of the 2 communities we list in Dolores County, home to about 16% of the county's children.

Rico families aren't the only ones we see in this corner of Colorado: Ophir (16 mi), Mountain Village (19 mi), Telluride (21 mi), Sawpit (21 mi), and Silverton (22 mi) are all close by, and all served the same way.

Paying for ABA therapy in Rico

Families in Rico pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that across Dolores County, about 37% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 5.2% 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?

How to start ABA therapy in Rico, step by step

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

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (81332 is in Rico). An intake advocate calls you back, usually the same business day.
We check your insurance — free. One photo of your card is all we need to confirm your ABA benefits and tell you what you'd owe.
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 Rico. A BCBA from the team that serves Rico 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 Rico

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

81332

ABA therapy around Colorado Springs

Rico is part of the area our Colorado Springs team covers. More on what that team offers:

ABA therapy in Colorado Springs →

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

Calling before any evaluation is completely normal — from Rico 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.

Get a diagnosis Is this you? Start here

ABA therapy in Rico: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Rico?

Usually, but it's plan-by-plan — which is why our benefit check is free. Across Dolores County, 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 have an ABA team in Rico?

Yes — our Sunbird team in the Rico area is serving families in Rico and across Dolores 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 Rico?

Yes — that's where many Colorado families begin. We help you book a diagnostic evaluation first, then move straight into coverage and therapy once the diagnosis is in hand.

How many children in Rico might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 50 kids under 18 in Rico (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 2 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves Rico?

Rico is served by Dolores County districts such as Dolores County School District RE-2J — 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 Rico?

All of them. Rico uses ZIP code 81332 — 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 Rico?

For most families, yes — about 86% of households in Rico 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 Rico?

Yes — including Ophir, Mountain Village, Telluride, and Sawpit. 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 Rico?

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 Rico: 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 Rico.

ABA therapy in towns near Rico

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

ABA therapy across Dolores County

Rico is part of our Dolores County guide. Other Dolores County communities:

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Ready to talk about your child?

Families in Rico, across Dolores County and the rest of Colorado start with one short call. Yours can too.