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Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver and surrounding areas, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Ft. Collins
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Autism resources in Colorado Springs and El Paso County
Call The Resource Exchange (TRE) first. It is the only official Early Intervention provider for El Paso County and also its case management agency.
72 providers on the state's Health First Colorado list serve the county, starting with Budding Futures ABA Therapy: in-home and school-based ABA from 18 months to 18 years.
Under 3: Early InterventionThe Resource Exchange (TRE)
719.577.91903 and older: case managementThe Resource Exchange (TRE)
719-380-1100Any age, right now988 Colorado, call or text, 24/7
988Checked against each agency's own page, 9 November 2026.
Who to call first in El Paso County
Early Intervention, birth to 3
The Resource Exchange (TRE) runs Early Intervention for El Paso County, for children from birth to 3. Use TRE's Early Intervention referral form or call its early childhood team. TRE's page says Early Intervention "is provided at NO cost, regardless of income or insurance." The state line 833-733-3734 works too.
Free to families; anyone can refer, no diagnosis needed. Source: The Resource Exchange (TRE)'s own page and the state's Early Intervention list, read 9 November 2026. How Early Intervention works.
Case management, 3 and older
The Resource Exchange (TRE) handles case management in El Paso County for children 3 and older, at 719-380-1100. TRE also covers Park and Teller counties for Early Intervention. Ask its case management team about the children's CES waiver.
The case management agency is the door to Medicaid waivers, including the Children's Extensive Support (CES) waiver. Source: HCPF's case management agency directory, read 9 November 2026. What CES covers.
A crisis, any age
In El Paso County, as everywhere in Colorado, call or text 988 for 988 Colorado: free, with a trained specialist 24/7. Live chat runs on the national 988 website in English and Spanish.
Source: 988colorado.com, read 9 November 2026.
ABA and autism therapy providers that serve El Paso County
This page lists every provider on the state's Health First Colorado list (as read 18 October 2026) that serves El Paso County, 72 in all: 34 come to your home, 30 work at home and in a center, and 6 work in a center only; 2 do not say. Budding Futures ABA Therapy is first, then everyone else, A to Z.
Every provider listed for El Paso County is on the state's Pediatric Behavioral Therapies list for Health First Colorado (read 18 October 2026) and names a place in the county, or the whole state, as its service area.
Health First Colorado in El Paso County
El Paso County's Health First Colorado regional organization is Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA), Region 3, at (855) 627-4685, under the state's ACC Phase III contracts (read 9 November 2026). To apply for a child in El Paso County, use PEAK online, call 1-800-221-3943 (Monday to Friday, 8 to 4), mail the paper form, or go to your county office.
| Therapy | No autism diagnosis needed, though a documented condition or evaluation recommendation is expected. The state says behavioral therapy "is available to all children currently eligible for Health First Colorado when the service is medically necessary." Start with a doctor's referral; the provider then asks the state for prior authorization. |
|---|---|
| Children's waiver (CES) | Apply through The Resource Exchange (TRE). For children under 18 with a developmental disability (a developmental delay counts under age 5) and high support needs. |
| Higher income | The Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities, for families with income below 300% of the federal poverty level, with a monthly premium: 1-800-711-6994. |
The full Health First Colorado guide: prior authorization, the CES waiver and appeals.
School and Child Find in El Paso County
From age 3, each school district in El Paso County finds and evaluates children for free through Child Find, even before preschool. Under 3, it is Early Intervention. Contacts as each district prints them, read 9 November 2026:
| District | Child Find contact | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Academy School District 20 | 719-234-1755 | 26,471 |
| Falcon School District 49 (District 49) | 719-494-8751 · childfind@d49.org | 26,423 |
| Colorado Springs School District 11 | 719-520-2542 | 23,458 |
| Harrison School District 2 | (719) 538-1337 | 12,011 |
| Widefield School District 3 | State Child Find directory | 9,347 |
Students: 2025-26 October count, Colorado Department of Education. A district without its own Child Find page links to the state's directory. Any other district is in the same directory.
We found no Child Find page of Widefield School District 3's own, so its row links to the state's directory.
School and special education guide: evaluations, IEPs and therapy at school.
Getting an autism evaluation
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Developmental Pediatrics Program: evaluations for autism and developmental delays, with clinics across the Children's Hospital Colorado system, 720-777-6630.
- JFK Partners, CU Anschutz: its autism assessments run through Children's Hospital Colorado's Developmental Pediatrics Program, 720-777-6630.
For families in El Paso County: no clinic prints which counties it serves, so ask about the wait when you call (clinic pages read 9 November 2026). Under age 3, the Early Intervention evaluation is free and does not need a diagnosis.
Family support in El Paso County
El Paso County's Arc chapter and family groups, as their own pages print them (read 9 November 2026):
- The Arc Pikes Peak Region, (719) 471-4800: the local Arc chapter, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- PEAK Parent Center, 719-531-9400
- El Paso County Community Voice Collaborative
PEAK Parent Center, Colorado's statewide parent center, is based in Colorado Springs. El Paso County Public Health's Maternal and Child Health program holds Community Voice Collaborative meetings for families.
Statewide, for every county
- Autism Society of Colorado, 720-214-0794: autism community connections and support groups.
- Parent to Parent of Colorado (P2P-CO), a program of Ability Connection Colorado, 303.691.9339: peer support for caregivers of people with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
- Family Voices Colorado, 303-877-1747: navigation of health insurance, HCBS waivers, early intervention and school services for families of children with special health care needs.
- Colorado Respite Coalition, 303-233-1666 x8: respite care resources for family caregivers; a program of Easterseals Colorado.
- 2-1-1 Colorado, 2-1-1 or (866) 760-6489: confidential, multilingual connection to resources.
Cities on this page
Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument and Security-Widefield are in El Paso County.
About 168,317 children under 18 live in the county (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025 estimate).
Not sure of your county? See the map. Your county is on your property tax bill and vehicle registration.
Every provider for El Paso County, A to Z
The other 71 providers on the state's list that serve El Paso County, alphabetical. Filter by where they work:
ABA Skill Builders CO
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, Boulder, surrounding areas
Able Stars ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Statewide
WebsiteSpanish stated
Above and Beyond ABA Therapy
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Denver Metro and surrounding areas
Achieve ABA Therapy Group
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Statewide Colorado, including Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Parker, Castle Rock, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Westminster, Arvada, Broomfield, Boulder, Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, and surrounding communities
Website(720) 463-9000Site states no waitlistSpanish stated
Achievers Autism Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and El Paso County
Achieving Stars Therapy
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Statewide
Website(833) 666-3115Site states no waitlist
Advanced Behavioral Resources
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver Metro Area, Colorado Springs, Longmont, Arapahoe & Douglas counties
Adventure Learning Behavioral Interventions
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and surrounding areas, including El Paso, Teller and Douglas counties
AIM 4 Colorado
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Can provide services in all of Colorado - currently in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, La Junta
Alpine Autism Center
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
Apex Pediatric Therapy Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: El Paso, Teller County, Douglas, Elbert County, Pueblo, Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Broomfield, and Boulder Counties.
Ascend Behavior Partners
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Greater Denver Metro Area to Colorado Springs
Aspire Behavioral Care
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
Atlas Behavior Consulting
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument, Falcon
Attain ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo and Weld
Attentive Autism Care
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs
Website(720) 970 3222Spanish stated
Autism Behavior Support
Areas served, as the state list prints them: In-Home Care - Pueblo, Aurora, Monument, and Castle Rock; Clinic Care - Colorado Springs area
Website(254) 630-1578Spanish stated
Autism Care Plus
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Longmont, Manitou Springs, Superior, Eldorado Springs, Boulder, Pueblo, Pueblo West, Castle Rock, Monument, Fountain
Autism West Behavioral Health Partners
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Jefferson, Douglas, Adams, Arapahoe and El Paso Counties
Website(720) 634-9500Spanish stated
Behavior and Learning Group
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Monument, Teller Falcon and Douglas Counties
Behavior Services of the Rockies
Areas served, as the state list prints them: All of Colorado
Bethesda
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Aurora, Parker, Centennial, Littleton
BlueSprig Pediatrics
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and Fountain
Bright Behavior, Inc.
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
Brighter Strides ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Statewide
BY YOUR SIDE
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Briargate, Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, Cimmaron Hills, Black Forest
Colorado's Network for Developmental Disabilities
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Fountain, Security, Widefield, Colorado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock and Parker
Complete Behavior Consulting
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Throughout Colorado
Consultants for Children, Inc.
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Jefferson, Boulder, Larimer, El Paso, Clear Creek, Broomfield, Weld, Douglas, Arapahoe and Adams Counties
Continuum of Colorado
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Ft. Collins to Pueblo
ECHOIX Pediatric Therapy
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
Elevation Ability Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Boulder, Larimer, Weld, Elbert, Summit, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, El Paso and Park Counties
Forget-Me-Not Comprehensive Care
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs/El Paso County
Global Behavior Education Alliance, Inc.
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Lonetree, Centennial, Aurora, Littleton, Colorado Springs
Golden Steps ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver and Colorado Springs
GreenLight ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Colorado Springs
Hannah's Gift ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: All of Colorado
Happy Strides ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver and surrounding areas, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction
Haven Behavioral Outpatient Service
Haven Behavioral Outpatient Service of Colorado (dba Family Support Center)
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Pueblo
Horizons Behavioral Consultants
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and Monument
Illuminate ABA Therapy
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Aurora, Denver
Intercare Therapy
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver Metro area and Colorado Springs Metro are (Northern Colorado will be added soon)
Keystone Achievements
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Peyton, Fountain
MaximHealthcare Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: El Paso and Teller Counties
Mindcolor Autism
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and Castle Rock
Mountaintop Autism Partners, LLC
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Teller County, Park County, Fremont County, El Paso County
Next Level Interventions
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
North Star ABA, LLC
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
Northstar Achievements LLC
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and Monument
Novus Behavior Associates
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Littleton, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, El Paso and Denver Counties
Optimum Guidance Behavior Consulting
Areas served, as the state list prints them: All of Colorado
WebsiteSite states no waitlist
Overture Behavior Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Fort Collins, Windsor, Greeley, Loveland, Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas
Peak Autism Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
Playdate Behavioral Interventions
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and surrounding areas
Positive Behavior Supports Corp
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Johnstown, Longmont, Thornton, Firestone, Boulder, Denver, Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Morrison, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Rocky Ford, Canon City, La Junta, Durango, Dolores, Grand Junction
Positive Outcomes
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Castle Rock and Colorado Springs Regions
Rehab for All Behavior and Therapy Services
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and surrounding areas
Soar Autism Center
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Arvada, Aurora, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Denver, Englewood, Golden, Greenwood Village, Lakewood, Littleton, Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster
SoaringHigh ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo
WebsiteSite states no waitlist
Summit Behavioral Services (LaRee Kelly Warner)
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Front Range
Swift Behavioral LLC
The Resource Exchange
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs
The Tinker Tank
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Security-Widefield, Monument, and Black Forest
Thrive Autism Collaborative
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties
Triumph Behavior Support
Areas served, as the state list prints them: All of Colorado
Upwards ABA
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Denver Metro Area, Northern Colorado (including Ft. Collins, Greeley and Loveland); Southern Colorado (including Colorado Springs and Castle Rock)
WellCare Pediatric Therapy Specialists
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Colorado Springs and surrounding areas including Peyton, Monument, Falcon, Black Forest and Fountain/Ft. Carson
Woven Care
Areas served, as the state list prints them: Aurora/Denver, Tri-Lakes, Colorado Springs, Fountain, Pueblo
Listings are for information only and do not imply endorsement. Phone numbers are shown when the provider prints them on its own website; check details with each provider.
Questions parents ask about El Paso
Is Early Intervention free in Colorado Springs?
Yes. The Resource Exchange's page says Early Intervention is provided at no cost, regardless of income or insurance.
Who is the case management agency for El Paso County?
The Resource Exchange (TRE), at (719) 380-1100. It handles waivers such as the children's CES waiver.
Where is PEAK Parent Center?
In Colorado Springs, at 719-531-9400. It helps families statewide with school and disability questions.
Sources and dates
Agency pages read 9 November 2026; state provider list read 18 October 2026; provider phones checked against their own sites 9 November 2026. Something wrong? Tell us and the page is fixed with a new date.
- The Resource Exchange (TRE), Early Intervention page
- HCPF case management agency directory
- The Resource Exchange (TRE), case management page
- HCPF, regional organization contract (ACC Phase III)
- Early Intervention Colorado, referral page
- 988 Colorado
- The Arc Pikes Peak Region
- Academy School District 20, Child Find
- Falcon School District 49 (District 49), Child Find
- Colorado Springs School District 11, Child Find
- Harrison School District 2, Child Find
- Colorado Department of Education, Child Find directory
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Developmental Pediatrics Program
- JFK Partners, CU Anschutz
- HCPF, Pediatric Behavioral Therapies provider list (read 18 October 2026)
- HCPF, Pediatric Behavioral Therapies benefit page
- U.S. Census Bureau, county population estimates (Vintage 2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 places by county, Colorado