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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
Service Guide
Early Intervention ABA
ABA services for young children, typically under age 6
Early intervention ABA therapy targets children typically between 18 months and 5 years old who have been diagnosed with autism or are showing developmental delays. Research consistently shows that intensive early intervention -- particularly in the first 3-4 years of life when the brain is most plastic -- produces the most significant long-term gains in communication, social skills, and daily living skills. Colorado has a state-funded early intervention program (Birth to Three) that provides services for children under 3, and ABA providers often work alongside or transition families from that program.
Who is this right for?
Early intervention ABA is for families of toddlers and preschoolers who have received an autism diagnosis or who have been identified as having developmental delays in communication, social engagement, or adaptive behavior. The earlier intervention begins, the greater the potential impact on long-term developmental outcomes.
What to expect
Early intervention programs use intensive, play-based approaches to ABA that look very different from traditional discrete trial training. Sessions are naturalistic, following the child's interests and embedding learning opportunities in play and daily routines. Parent involvement is central -- parents are taught to extend therapy techniques throughout the day. Many early intervention providers coordinate directly with Colorado's Birth to Three program and preschool special education teams.
Questions to ask prospective providers
- 1.Do you use the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) or another naturalistic early intervention approach?
- 2.How do you involve parents in sessions and teach them to generalize skills at home?
- 3.Do you coordinate with Colorado's Birth to Three program or preschool IEP teams?
- 4.What is the minimum age you serve, and what does a typical week of therapy look like for a 2-year-old?
- 5.How do you measure progress and adjust the program as my child develops?
Colorado Providers Offering Early Intervention ABA
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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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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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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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Precious Care ABA
Denver, COAccepting new clients
Denver-based ABA therapy provider founded in 2024 with a mission to empower individuals with autism through compassionate care.
Accepting new clientsMedicaid FriendlyBCBA Supervised
Common Questions About Early Intervention ABA
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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.