ABA therapy for
Thornton families.
In-home ABA therapy for Thornton and north Adams County — serving Adams 12 and Mapleton district families.
ABA that fits Thornton.
Thornton has grown faster than nearly any north-metro city, and the wait for a Denver-area clinic slot from Thornton can stretch past 15 months. Our in-home model eliminates the commute entirely — families near Original Thornton, Heritage Todd Creek, and Trailside get a consistent RBT in the home three to five days per week. Thornton falls inside Colorado Access (RAE Region 4), and our team coordinates with Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Mapleton Public Schools IEP teams.
Adams County has one of the youngest median populations in the Denver metro and one of the fastest-growing pediatric caseloads. Many Thornton families come to us after diagnosis at Children's Hospital North Campus in Broomfield.
What that means for your family
- Consistent BCBA and RBT team assigned to your child — not a rotating cast
- Sessions in your home, on your schedule, three to five days per week
- Direct coordination with your Thornton pediatrician and school district
- Full benefits verification, prior authorization, and appeals handled by our intake team
- Bilingual English/Spanish RBTs available in every Thornton ZIP we serve
Four ways we work with Thornton families.
In-Home ABA
A trained RBT works with your child in your home, three to five days a week, following a BCBA-designed treatment plan.
Community-Based ABA
Sessions in Thornton parks, libraries, and everyday environments so your child can generalize skills where they live and play.
School-Based Coordination
IEP-aligned collaboration with Adams 12 Five Star Schools and other local districts to reinforce school-day goals.
Parent Training
Structured, BCBA-led sessions that give you the language, tools, and confidence to support progress between visits.
ZIP codes, neighborhoods & districts we serve.
Neighborhoods
School districts we coordinate with
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Mapleton Public Schools
ZIP codes served
Don't see your ZIP? Call (800) 513-8804 — we may still serve your address.
Questions Thornton parents ask.
Do you serve all of Thornton?
Yes. Behavioral Services Network provides in-home ABA therapy across Thornton — including ZIP codes 80023, 80229, 80233, 80241, 80260, 80602… — and neighborhoods like Original Thornton, Skylake Ranch, Trailside, Riverdale Park, Cundall Farms.
What insurance do you accept in Thornton?
We're in-network with Health First Colorado (Medicaid), Colorado Access (Region 4), Anthem BCBS CO, Kaiser Permanente CO, Rocky Mountain, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Tricare West. Our intake team verifies benefits and handles prior authorization for you.
Which school districts do you coordinate with in Thornton?
We coordinate with Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Mapleton Public Schools IEP teams for children whose in-home ABA goals align with school-day supports. Coordination is optional and always with your written consent.
How quickly can we start ABA in Thornton?
Once we have your child's autism diagnostic report and insurance information, most Thornton families begin services within 2–4 weeks. Timing depends on prior authorization from your plan and BCBA scheduling in your area. Call (800) 513-8804 to start.
Do I need a formal autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Thornton?
Yes. Insurance-funded ABA in Colorado requires a formal autism spectrum disorder diagnosis from a qualified provider — a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or psychiatrist. If you need help finding a diagnostician near Thornton, our intake team can point you to trusted local resources like Children's Hospital Colorado, JFK Partners at UC Anschutz, or Sewall Child Development Center.
Ready to start ABA in Thornton?
Our intake team will verify your insurance, coordinate with your pediatrician, and assign a BCBA — usually within two weeks.