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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
Social Skills Groups
Structured peer interaction with behavioral support
Social skills groups bring together small groups of children or teens with similar social goals in a structured setting where behavioral strategies are used to teach and reinforce social interaction skills. Groups are typically facilitated by a BCBA or trained behavioral specialist and focus on skills such as turn-taking, entering conversations, reading social cues, managing disagreements, and making and keeping friends. Groups provide a unique opportunity to practice social skills with real peers in a supported environment.
Who is this right for?
Social skills groups are appropriate for children and teens who have mastered basic communication and behavioral foundations but struggle with peer interaction, friendship skills, or navigating group social situations. They are commonly recommended as a complement to individual ABA therapy rather than a replacement.
What to expect
Groups typically meet once or twice per week for 60-90 minute sessions. Sessions include structured activities, role-playing, and real-time coaching. Group sizes are small -- usually 4-8 participants -- and are often matched by age and skill level. Some providers offer parent components where caregivers learn to support the same social goals at home and in the community.
Questions to ask prospective providers
- 1.How are group members matched by age and skill level?
- 2.What specific social skills does this group target, and how do you measure progress?
- 3.Is there a parent component, and if so, what does it involve?
- 4.How many sessions is the group, and what happens if my child misses a session?
- 5.Do you offer groups for teens as well as younger children?
Colorado Providers Offering Social Skills Groups
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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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92
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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91
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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89
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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88
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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87
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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85
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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84
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Boulder, COWaitlist
National ABA provider with dedicated offices in Boulder and Fort Collins offering research-driven therapy across the Front Range.
Telehealth availableBCBA Supervised
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83
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
12
81
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
13
80
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
14
79
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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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.