RESOURCE LIST
ASC does not endorse, promote or recommend any specific programs, services or methods of treatment for ASD and strongly encourages individuals, their family and/or caregivers to carefully consider the information available and individual factors when making choices for services.
To search nationwide for specific services or providers, please visit the Autism Society's online database: http://www.autismsource.org
To be added to our resources lists, please contact us @info.autismcolorado.org
Adults on the Spectrum
Mental Health:
Counselors, Psychologists, Neuro-Psychologists & Psychotherapists
Diagnosis:
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Disability Services:
Social Security Disability Attorneys
Behavioral Therapy, Includes ABA
Information:
Providers:
Behavior Therapy Professionals Directory
Behavior Therapy Providers Accepting (or pending)
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
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Child Evaluation and Diagnosis
Child Evaluations and Diagnosis
Counselors, Psychologists, Neuropsychologists Psychotherapists
Community Centered Boards (CCBs)
CCBs provide case management and access to direct services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Some individuals with autism may qualify for services through their CCB. - See Also Medicaid Waivers
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Conferences and Parent Training
Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Training- Colorado Department of Education
Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI)
Life After High School ARC JeffCo
Education
Educational Advocacy Program - ASC
Arc of Colorado Chapters - provides educational advocacy by county
Educating Students on the Spectrum (for Teachers)
CDE Educational Identification
Employment
Employment Programs through ASC
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Guardianship
Health First Colorado (Medicaid)
Adult Medicaid Waiver Comparison Chart
Elderly, Blind & Disabled Waiver (EBD)
Income & Premium Sheet Adult Buy-In
Person’s with Dev. Delay Waiver (DD)
Health First Colorado (Medicaid for children)
Medicaid, CHP+ and Buy in Income side by side effective April 1, 2015
Child Medicaid Waiver Comparison Chart
Children With Autism Waiver
Parent as CNA
Sample Letter Medical Necessity
SSI Determination Child
Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (CHCBS)
Medicaid Buy In for Children
Home Health Care Agencies
Housing
Colorado Independent Living Centers by County
Housing Programs~Supports~Shelters
Housing – Rental and Home Ownership
North Metro Community Services - Apartments
Legal
Medical
Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services
Audiologists and Hearing Screenings
Health Care Assistance Resources
Just in Time Hearing BrochureVaccines & Immunization Information
Other Therapies
Auditory Training and Sound Therapy
Information sheet about Auditory Processing
Occupational Therapist (OT) & Physical Therapist (PT) Directory
Incorporating Sensory Input at Home
Private Insurance
HIMAT Overview - Colorado's Health Insurance Mandated Autism Treatment Law
When Your Health Insurance Carrier Says NOERISA Tool Kit - How to ask your employer to add autism as a covered benefit
Social Skills Groups
Support Groups
Transition
Resources for youth (ages 14+) and young adults transitioning from high school to a post-secondary activity such as college, employment, a day program etc.
Where Do I Start? Transition Resources - P2P
Transition Options for Students - Colorado Specific
Future Planning Toolkit - The Arc
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) Toolkit
Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program
Preparing for a Lifetime - Autism Society*See also Education, Employment