Service Guide

Clinic-Based ABA Therapy

Structured therapy in a dedicated facility

Clinic-based ABA therapy takes place at the provider's facility rather than in your home or school. Clinics are purpose-built environments with designated therapy rooms, observation areas, and spaces for group activities. Sessions are structured, consistent, and usually delivered in dedicated 2-4 hour blocks. Many families find that clinic environments reduce distractions and allow for more intensive, focused skill-building than is possible at home.

Who is this right for?

Clinic-based ABA works well for children who benefit from structured, predictable environments, who need peer interaction opportunities, or whose families find it easier to have a dedicated time and place for therapy outside the home. It is commonly used for children who are working on foundational skills in communication, attention, and self-regulation.

What to expect

At a typical clinic, your child will work one-on-one with a registered behavior technician (RBT) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Sessions typically involve structured teaching activities, natural environment teaching embedded in play, and frequent data collection. Parents are usually invited to observe sessions and participate in parent training to reinforce skills at home.

Questions to ask prospective providers

  • 1.What is the BCBA-to-client ratio, and how often will my child's BCBA directly observe sessions?
  • 2.How many hours per week of therapy do you recommend for my child, and why?
  • 3.How do you measure progress, and how often will I receive a progress report?
  • 4.What does a typical therapy day look like for a child at my child's level?
  • 5.How do you handle transitions when my child graduates from intensive clinic services?

Colorado Providers Offering Clinic-Based ABA Therapy

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Action Behavior Centers

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Leading center-based ABA provider with evidence-based 1:1 therapy for children ages 18 months to 8 years across multiple Colorado locations.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Signal Autism

Denver, COAccepting new clients

In-home ABA therapy across Colorado's Front Range, built by experienced therapists who specialize in the toughest cases and hire the best RBTs in the business.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsMedicaid Friendly
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Behavioral Innovations

Arvada, COAccepting new clients

Established ABA provider with over 25 years of experience and 8 center-based locations across the Denver metro and Boulder areas.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Soar Autism Center

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Innovative autism center combining ABA therapy with developmental science and relationship-based approaches for children ages 1-5.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Behavior Frontiers

Centennial, COAccepting new clients

Veteran ABA provider with over 20 years of experience offering both center-based and in-home therapy across the Denver metro area.

Top RatedAccepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Autism Learning Partners

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Large national ABA provider offering comprehensive and focused therapy services at their Denver center and through home-based programs.

Top RatedTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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Kyo

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Customized ABA therapy focused on school readiness and real-world skill development, serving a wide area across the Denver metro region.

Accepting new clientsTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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BlueSprig

Centennial, COAccepting new clients

Multi-modality ABA provider offering center-based, in-home, and school-based therapy with 90% of children showing meaningful improvement.

Accepting new clientsTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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Family Support Center

Colorado Springs, COAccepting new clients

Premier multidisciplinary autism center in Colorado Springs providing ABA therapy, diagnostic services, and family support since 2012.

Accepting new clientsBCBA SupervisedFamily Centered
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Colorado ABA Therapy

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Local provider focused on the Greater Denver Metro area offering behavioral treatment for children with autism and other behavioral disorders.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Achieving Stars Therapy

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Trauma-informed, play-based in-home ABA therapy serving families across Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Boulder.

Medicaid FriendlyTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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Autism Care Plus

Colorado Springs, COAccepting new clients

Community-focused ABA therapy provider serving Colorado Springs, Boulder, Longmont, Pueblo, and surrounding mountain communities.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Cardinal Pediatric ABA Therapy

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Denver-based provider employing experienced BCBAs applying behavior analytic principles to improve the lives of children since 2016.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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InBloom Autism Services

Colorado Springs, COAccepting new clients

Play-based ABA therapy for young children in two Colorado Springs learning centers, specializing in ages 18 months to 5 years.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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ABA Services of Colorado

Centennial, COWaitlist

Centennial-based clinic providing intentional ABA therapy for individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions since 2011.

BCBA Supervised
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Positive Behavior Supports Corp

Aurora, COAccepting new clients

Statewide ABA provider based in Aurora serving all of Colorado with broad insurance acceptance including Kaiser and Tricare.

Accepting new clientsTelehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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Attain ABA

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Denver-based provider known for thorough individualized assessments and carefully mapped treatment plans targeting specific skills.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Handprints Therapies

Denver, COAccepting new clients

Wide-reaching Denver metro ABA provider serving families from Lakewood to Aurora, Arvada to Highlands Ranch.

Accepting new clientsBCBA Supervised
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Inclusive ABA

Aurora, COAccepting new clients

Statewide ABA therapy provider serving Colorado cities from Aurora to Westminster, Boulder to Englewood.

Telehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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Common Questions About Clinic-Based ABA Therapy

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Service availability varies by provider and may change. Always confirm directly with a provider what services they currently offer and whether those services are appropriate for your child's specific needs and goals. This guide does not constitute clinical advice.