ABA therapy in Longmont, Colorado
Your child was made to soar.
We help Longmont families get there, fast. Limited immediate openings available. No diagnosis needed to start. Fast onboarding.
- Ages 2 to 21
- In-home, school-based, daycare, and telehealth options
- Medicaid and most insurance accepted
- Parent training included at no extra cost
- Services available in English and Spanish
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Therapy that fits how you live
Longmont is a city that has figured out its own rhythm. Close enough to Boulder and Denver to have access to everything, far enough away to have kept its own identity. Downtown Longmont has real life in it. McIntosh Lake draws families on weekends. The community is diverse, rooted, and growing.
For families raising a child with autism here, that mix is both an asset and a challenge. The resources are there if you know where to find them. And Achieve helps you find them.
We move at your speed.
Your child's program is built around their specific needs and your family's goals. Nothing is copied from another plan.
Fast onboarding, without the wait.
From your first call to a BCBA at your door, we move quickly to get your family started. Limited immediate openings. No intake delay.
We work around your calendar.
Morning, after school, evenings, or weekends. We schedule therapy when it actually works for your family.
Life as you know it will transform
ABA therapy builds skills that stay with your child long after therapy ends. Here is what Longmont families tell us they see.
Your child develops reliable ways to express what they need, what they want, and how they feel.
Difficult moments become shorter and less frequent. Your child builds real tools for handling transitions, frustration, and unexpected change.
Morning routines. School transitions. Managing their own belongings and schedule. The skills that change daily life for the whole family.
Joining a conversation. Navigating friendships. Reading the room. The social world becomes more navigable.
Understanding traffic and danger, responding appropriately to strangers, knowing when and how to ask for help.
These are not temporary improvements. They become part of how your child moves through the world.
Whenever you need us
Summer ABA therapy is flexible, personalized, and built around your family’s actual summer.
Diagnostic evaluations
Not sure where your child stands? Our clinicians complete thorough assessments and explain what every result means for your family. Clear answers. A path forward you understand.
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Early intervention
The youngest learners make the fastest gains. We work with toddlers and preschoolers during the years their brains are wired to absorb the most. Small steps now. Strong foundations later.
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In-home therapy
Your therapist comes to your home and works with your child in the environment they know best. Breakfast. Playtime. Getting ready for bed. Real moments. Real learning.
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School-based support
We coordinate with Longmont school district and work during the school day. Your child gets consistent support in the classroom and from teachers.
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Daycare-based ABA
We bring therapy to the place your child already spends the day. Our team partners with daycare staff so new skills show up at snack time, circle time, and play. One consistent approach everywhere.
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Telehealth
When in-person doesn't work for your schedule, our BCBAs provide full therapy support through secure video. Same expert care. Your schedule. Your home.
Parent training
Weekly coaching sessions where we teach you the strategies we use. You practice in real situations. Your child learns consistency across every environment.
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Weekend therapy
Weekdays fill up fast. Saturday and Sunday sessions keep your child progressing without pulling anyone away from work or school. Care that fits your week.
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School breaks don't have to mean lost progress. We keep sessions going through the summer so the skills your child built all year stay sharp and keep growing. Momentum that carries into fall.
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Group home therapy
For individuals with autism living in group home settings, we bring expert ABA therapy directly into their environment. Our BCBAs work with group home staff to build consistency, reinforce daily living skills, and support greater independence where your family member actually lives.
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Don't start the year behind.
Back-to-School ABA gets your child ready before the first bell rings. We build in-home sessions around the transition, so the skills your child needs for the classroom are already in place when the year starts, not scrambled together in week two.
Classroom readiness
Follow directions, handle transitions, and settle into a full day of structure before it's actually required.
Smooth transitions
Support for the shift from summer to school, routine changes, and IEP goals heading into the new year.
No diagnosis needed for eligible Colorado Medicaid families
A referral is all it takes to start. Other insurance plans typically require a diagnosis first.
Spots fill up fast
secure a strong start to the school year for your child.
Medicaid will not pay for it. We will.
When therapy ends for the day, your child goes back to living their life. How you respond to their behavior, how you reinforce their skills, and how your household communicates makes an enormous difference in how well those therapy gains hold.
That is what parent training is for.
Every Achieve family in Longmont gets parent training built directly into their program. No extra charge. No scheduling it separately. Your therapist coaches you during sessions and between them.
What you get from parent training:
Understanding of the why behind your child's behavior
Practical strategies for the moments that feel hardest
A consistent household language that supports your child's growth
Confidence in your own ability to help your child progress
A real partnership with your child's therapy team
Medicaid won’t pay for parent training. We do because your involvement isn’t something nice to have. It’s everything.
You do not have to wait for a diagnosis if you're on Colorado Medicaid
A lot of Longmont families tell us the same thing: they have been trying to get an evaluation scheduled for months and they do not know what to do while they wait.
If your family is enrolled in Colorado Medicaid, you do not have to wait. A referral from your pediatrician is enough to get started with Achieve under Colorado Medicaid’s eligibility pathway. We can begin your child’s program while the formal diagnostic process runs in parallel.
If you’re on a different insurance plan, a diagnosis is typically required before starting, we’ll walk you through exactly what applies to your coverage.
- Early intervention produces significantly better outcomes. The brain responds to ABA support most powerfully in the early years. Waiting for a diagnosis to land before starting means losing time you do not get back.
- Colorado Medicaid families can start without a confirmed diagnosis. If you're enrolled in Colorado Medicaid and waiting on evaluation results, call us now. We can start.
Those numbers matter because your child’s progress matters. And your sanity during summer? That matters too.
We handle the paperwork
Insurance and Medicaid paperwork should not be the reason a child does not get support. Our team handles the verifications, prior authorizations, and ongoing documentation so you do not have to fight that battle.
- Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado)
- Most major commercial insurance plans
- Tricare and military insurance
- Private pay
- Verify your benefits upfront so you know exactly what you'll pay
- Handle all prior authorizations and paperwork
- Submit claims and manage reauthorizations
- Explain any out-of-pocket costs clearly before you start
You focus on your child. We focus on making sure insurance doesn’t slow you down.
Four steps to get started
You call us
Tell us what you're seeing. We listen. We ask questions.
A BCBA meets with you and your child
In your home if that feels more comfortable. We watch. We listen. We understand.
We build a plan made specifically for your child
Not a template. Not something off-the-shelf. For them.
Within 24 hours, your child's therapist shows up
Parent training begins. You move forward.
This is why families choose us
No waiting.
Longmont families do not sit on a waitlist. We staff to meet demand and get families into sessions quickly.
Bilingual services.
ABA therapy and parent training are available in Spanish and English. Longmont has one of the larger Spanish-speaking communities in Boulder County, and we serve those families in the language that works best for them. If your family is most comfortable in Spanish, that is the language we work in.
St. Vrain Valley School District coordination.
We work directly with St. Vrain Valley educators and special education staff to align your child’s therapy goals with what is happening in school. We communicate with teachers, attend IEP meetings when invited, and make sure home and school are pulling in the same direction.
Complex case experience.
We do not refer out difficult cases. Our BCBAs are experienced working with children across the full spectrum, including those with significant behavioral challenges, co-occurring diagnoses, and limited communication.
Ages 2 to 21.
We serve children and young adults through age 21, including teenagers and young people moving toward independence.
Neurodiversity-affirming practice.
We work with your child’s brain, not against it. ABA at Achieve is not about making your child appear neurotypical. It is about giving them real skills that improve their quality of life.
Community resources for Longmont families
Colorado law requires insurance companies to cover ABA therapy for children with autism. That’s the good news. Here’s how we make it work:
One of the larger school districts on the Front Range, St. Vrain Valley serves students with autism and developmental disabilities from early childhood through transition age. Contact your child's school to initiate a Child Find evaluation or discuss IEP services.
Provides case management, coordination of waiver services, and connection to community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities in Boulder County. A key resource for families navigating Colorado's DD system.
Statewide organization offering parent peer support, sibling programs, community events, and advocacy. Active in the Boulder County and northern Front Range area.
A community health center with locations in Longmont serving patients across income levels. Offers pediatric care and connections to developmental services, including bilingual support. A strong resource for Spanish-speaking families.
The library offers early literacy programs, sensory-friendly hours, and family programming. It is also a good entry point for families new to Longmont who want to connect with local support networks and other parents of children with disabilities.
You focus on your child. We focus on making sure insurance doesn’t slow you down.
From Old Town to the newest neighborhoods, we're already here
- Downtown & Central — Old Town, Prospect
- Southwest Longmont — Renaissance, Somerset Meadows
- Southeast Longmont — Southmoor Park, Creekside
- Northeast Longmont — Northeast Longmont neighborhoods
- Surrounding Areas — Niwot, Erie, Firestone
Getting connected
Longmont has a downtown that actually works, outdoor spaces that are genuinely accessible, and a community character that leans toward welcoming. For families navigating autism, that matters. Somewhere between Boulder’s intensity and Fort Collins’ pace, Longmont has developed into a place where families can build a real life.
McIntosh Lake
A calm, flat trail circles this reservoir on the north side of Longmont. Low stimulation, easy to navigate, and consistently described by families as one of the best places in the area to get outside with a child who benefits from open, predictable environments.
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center
A thoughtfully designed museum with rotating exhibits and a strong focus on interactive programming. The scale is manageable, the staff are community-minded, and the museum regularly hosts family events that work well for children with diverse learning needs.
Sandstone Ranch Community Park
A large open park with trails, open fields, wetland areas, and picnic spaces. Easy to navigate and spacious enough that children who need room to move have plenty of it. A favorite for families who want structured outdoor time in a low-pressure environment.
We hear these a lot
How quickly can we get started in Longmont?
Most families move through onboarding quickly, from your first call to a BCBA at your door. We have limited immediate openings available.
Do we need a formal diagnosis before calling?
Is parent training really included in the program?
Yes, in every plan. Medicaid does not cover it, so we provide it at no additional cost. It is not optional. It is core to how ABA therapy works.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes. Both ABA therapy sessions and parent training are available in Spanish. If Spanish is the primary language in your home, we can deliver all services in Spanish.
How does Achieve work with St. Vrain Valley School District?
We coordinate with your child’s teachers and special education team, align therapy goals with school-based supports, and attend IEP meetings when families invite us. We treat school and home as one program, not two separate things.
What insurance does Achieve accept in Longmont?
We accept Colorado Medicaid, most major commercial insurance plans, Tricare, and private pay. Our team verifies your benefits before your first session.
What if my child has complex needs or significant behavioral challenges?
We do not turn away complex cases. Our BCBAs have experience working with children across the full autism spectrum, including those with co-occurring diagnoses, significant aggression or self-injury, and limited verbal communication. Call us and we will have an honest conversation about fit.
What does a typical week of ABA therapy look like?
It depends on your child’s goals and what their program calls for. Some children receive 10 to 15 hours per week. Others receive more intensive programs. Your child’s BCBA will recommend a level of service based on the assessment and review it regularly as your child progresses.
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You do not have to figure this out alone. Call us today.