Sunbird ABA team in Wray — serving you

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

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

Wray is a small town of about 2,305 people in Yuma County, and our ABA team in the Wray area is here serving you. One-on-one, BCBA-led ABA therapy comes to your home or daycare — for the 622 kids who live here, not a far-off clinic.

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

Autism services in Wray at a glance

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

Residents: 2,305
Children under 18: 622
Children under 5: 105
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 20
Kids under 6 with every parent working (Yuma County-wide): 58%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 86%
Kids covered only by a public plan: 32%
Kids with no health coverage: 20%
Median household income: $57,318
Your Sunbird team in Wray: 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 Wray

Wray in Yuma County is a small community of about 2,305 people. It is also the county seat. In a town this size, everybody knows everybody — and families can feel like they are the only ones dealing with autism. You are not, and you don't need to move or drive hours for help.

Our Sunbird ABA team in the Wray 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 Wray

Census estimates count about 620 children under 18 in Wray, including about 110 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 20 children in Wray 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 Wray, 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 Wray

About 58% of children under 6 across Yuma County 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. (Wray is small enough that the county-wide figure is the reliable one.)

About 86% of households in Wray 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 Wray

Most public-school students in Wray attend Wray RD-2 School District (about 724 students across 2 schools).

If your child has an IEP (or an IFSP for little ones), share it with your BCBA. When home goals and school goals line up, kids make progress faster and get less mixed messaging. Bring the latest evaluation reports to your first meeting, too — they save time and repeat testing.

ABA therapy in Wray and nearby towns

Wray is the second-largest of the 3 communities we list in Yuma County, home to about 23% of the county's children. As the county seat, it is where many families already come for county services.

The closest neighbors are Eckley (14 mi), Yuma (26 mi), Holyoke (35 mi), Paoli (39 mi), and Otis (39 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 Wray

Families in Wray pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that in Wray, about 32% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 20% 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 Wray, step by step

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

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (80758 is in Wray). A real person — not a phone tree — calls 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 Wray. A BCBA from the team that serves Wray 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 Wray

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

80758

ABA therapy around Aurora

Wray is part of the area our Aurora team covers. More on what that team offers:

ABA therapy in Aurora →

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

Calling before any evaluation is completely normal — from Wray 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 Wray: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Wray?

Usually, but it's plan-by-plan — which is why our benefit check is free. In Wray, about 32% 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 Wray?

Yes — our Sunbird team in the Wray area is serving families in Wray and across Yuma 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 Wray?

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 Wray might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 620 kids under 18 in Wray (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 20 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves Wray?

Most students in Wray attend Wray RD-2 School District. 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 Wray?

All of them. Wray uses ZIP code 80758 — 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 Wray?

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

Yes — including Eckley, Yuma, Holyoke, and Paoli. 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 Wray?

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 Wray: 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 Wray.

ABA therapy in towns near Wray

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

ABA therapy across Yuma County

Wray is part of our Yuma County guide. Other Yuma County communities:

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