Don't start the year behind
New routines. New teachers. New expectations, all at once. Back-to-School ABA gets your child ready before the first bell rings, so the first weeks of school build confidence instead of chipping away at it. No waitlist. All insurances accepted.
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Children starting a new school
New building, new faces, new routine. Back-to-School ABA builds the transition skills that make an unfamiliar place feel manageable faster.
Children finalizing an IEP
The paperwork is only part of it. We help your child practice the skills their IEP is built around, so the plan on paper becomes progress in the classroom.
Children who lost ground over summer
Structure fell away over break, and for some kids, so did skills. Back-to-School ABA rebuilds what slipped before the first day, not after report cards show it.
Newly diagnosed children
Starting school with a fresh diagnosis is a lot to carry at once. We help your child walk in with real tools, not just a label.
Siblings & families adjusting to new routines
A new school year changes the whole house, not just one kid. We work with your whole family so mornings (and everyone in them) go smoother.
Why Back-to-School ABA Is Crucial
The first few weeks of a school year set the tone for the rest of it. Kids who start behind on routine, communication, or emotional regulation often stay playing catch-up long after everyone else has settled in.
Back-to-School ABA closes that gap before it opens. It builds the transition, communication, and classroom-readiness skills your child needs walking in the door on day one, not scrambling to develop them in week six.
rough start
the first weeks are the hardest part of any transition. We get ahead of it, not behind it.
Build classroom-ready skills
following directions, handling transitions, tolerating a full day of structure.
a plan
most families are just as unsure what this year holds as their kids are.
(not just your child)
Summers are hard on parents. Two months of full-time parenting while working. Summer ABA gives you the support you need. Structure for your child. Strategies for you. Someone in your corner who understands what you're managing.
How We Support the Transition
Back-to-School ABA isn’t a separate service, it’s focused, time-boxed support for the specific problem the new school year creates. It draws on our standing services (school-based ABA, in-home ABA, parent training) and points them at one goal: your child walking in ready on day one.
Getting Ready Before Day One
The transition from summer to school year is a real disruption, not just a date on the calendar. We work with your child in the weeks before school starts, so the first morning isn't the first time they're practicing the routine.
Classroom Readiness Skills
Following multi-step directions. Sitting through a lesson. Reading a room full of other kids. We build these before your child needs them under pressure, not after a teacher flags a struggle.
Home Routines That Make Mornings Easier
Packing a bag, getting dressed, getting out the door without a fight. We build the independence that makes school mornings less of a battle, starting before the routine actually has to run on a clock.
Staying Connected to Your Child's Classroom Support
If your child already receives school-based ABA, we make sure the prep we do before the year starts lines up with what happens once school begins.
See our School-Based ABA Therapy page →
If your child isn't in school-based ABA, we coordinate directly with their teacher so the skills we build at home carry into the classroom.
Parent Coaching for the New Year
New year, new routines, new questions. We coach you on what to expect and how to reinforce it at home, so you're not managing the transition solo.
Back-to-School Sounds Overwhelming. Here Are Some Truths.
The first week is the hardest part of any transition. Back-to-School ABA gets ahead of it, building the exact skills your child needs before they’re standing in a hallway that’s brand new to them.
You’re not supposed to build it alone. We build the routine with you and coach you through the parts that fall on you at home.
We coordinate directly with your child’s school and IEP team, so you’re not the only one carrying that conversation.
The opposite is the goal. Back-to-School ABA protects the progress your child has already made and builds new skills on top of it, so the year starts ahead, not from scratch.
We work with your insurance. Back-to-School ABA is covered by most plans, and we verify your coverage before you commit to anything.
Why Families Choose Achieve ABA
No waitlist.
Most providers make you wait months. We don't. In most cases we can start the process the same day or the next, so your child gets support while it matters, not a spot in a queue.
No diagnosis needed to start.
You don't need an autism diagnosis in hand. All it takes is a referral, and if you don't have one, we'll help you get it from your pediatrician.
We work with ages 2 to 21.
From toddlers just getting started to young adults preparing for independence, we meet your child wherever they are in their journey.
We take complex cases.
If other providers have told you your child's needs are too challenging, talk to us. Complex is what we're built for.
Parent training is included.
We coach you, not just your child, because progress sticks when the whole family is equipped.
Bilingual care, fully in Spanish.
Our team supports Spanish-speaking families with full services in your language, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Summer ABA in real numbers
- 40-50% of children with autism lose skills during extended summer breaks without intervention.
- Summer ABA prevents that. Children maintain skills and continue building new ones throughout summer.
- 80% of families say summer ABA reduced their stress and gave them actual breathing room.
- 90% of children with summer ABA start the new school year confident, not behind.
Those numbers matter because your child’s progress matters. And your sanity during summer? That matters too.
Summer resources for Colorado families
Beyond therapy, Colorado has amazing resources to make summer work for your family.
Colorado Parks & Recreation – Adaptive summer programs
Inclusive summer programs across Colorado. Adaptive sports, recreation, camps designed for kids with disabilities. Your child gets to play, belong, and build confidence in community spaces.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife – Youth programs
Outdoor programs, nature camps, and family activities across Colorado. Parks, trails, nature connection—all accessible and welcoming.
Firefly Autism Colorado – Summer programming & support
Local Colorado organization with summer resources, family support groups, and community events specifically for families with autism.
Public Libraries Colorado – Summer reading & programs
Free summer reading programs, quiet spaces, adaptive programming at local libraries. Most offer sensory-friendly hours and low-pressure activities.
Let's do this.
Step 1
Tell us about your child. What’s changing this year? A new school, a new IEP, a tough transition last year? What does the year ahead actually look like for your family?
Step 2
Assessment
We meet with you and your child. Understand their strengths, needs, and what this school year could look like with the right support in place.
Step 3
Build your plan
Together, we create a Back-to-School ABA plan tailored to your child and your family. Sessions, frequency, goals, school coordination, all customized.
Step 4
School year happens
Your child walks in ready. You get support navigating the year, not just the first day.
Good questions!
How many sessions should my child do heading into the school year?
It depends on your goals, insurance, and how much support the transition needs. We build a plan that fits your child and your family’s schedule.
Will Back-to-School ABA coordinate with my child's IEP?
Yes. We work directly with your child’s school and IEP team so therapy goals and school goals move in the same direction, not two separate efforts.
What if we're still finalizing the IEP?
That’s common. We can start building transition and classroom-readiness skills while the IEP process is still underway.
Is Back-to-School ABA covered by insurance?
Yes. Most insurance plans cover ABA therapy year-round, including the back-to-school transition. We verify your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs upfront.
Can this help with morning routine struggles specifically?
Yes. Building independence in morning and after-school routines is one of the core pieces of Back-to-School ABA.
Does this work for a child starting a brand new school?
Yes. Transition support for a new building, new teachers, and new expectations is one of the most common reasons families start in the fall.
What about parent training during the school year?
Parent coaching is built in throughout, not just at the start. We coordinate with your child’s teachers and coach you on what to reinforce at home.
Other services we offer
Year-round support for building life skills
Coordinated support during the school year
Coaching and strategies for families
Assessment and diagnosis pathway
Ready to start the school year ahead, not behind?
Your child deserves a school year that starts strong. Where the transition is manageable. Where the skills are already there.
Let’s make this year different.
Achieve ABA Therapy Group
Family-centered ABA therapy that helps your child build skills, confidence, and independence. Summer included.