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Early Intervention ABA for Toddlers (Ages 1–5)
The toddler years are when children learn to communicate, play, and handle everyday routines. Attain provides play-based ABA therapy for children starting at age 1, at home anywhere in Colorado or at our clinic in Fort Collins, with parents coached every step of the way.
Why Early ABA Matters
Toddlers are learning new skills every day: asking for what they want, following simple directions, playing alongside other kids, getting through mealtimes and bedtime. When a young child is having a harder time with some of these, starting support early means working on those skills while everyday routines are still taking shape.
If something about your toddler’s development is on your mind, you don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. We work with children from age 1 to 18, with a variety of diagnoses, such as autism (ASD), ADHD, and anxiety.
No waitlist. When sessions start depends on your family’s availability and our staff’s schedule, not on a waiting list.
Is Early Intervention ABA Right for Your Toddler?
It may be worth a conversation if your child is between 1 and 5 and:
- Isn’t yet using words, signs, or gestures to ask for what they want
- Has a hard time with transitions, mealtimes, sleep, or getting dressed
- Doesn’t often play with toys or other children the way you expected
- Has frequent meltdowns that make everyday outings hard
- Has a diagnosis, or a doctor has suggested an evaluation
What Sessions Look Like for Toddlers
ABA for toddlers is built around play. Here’s what that usually looks like:
- Learning through play. Skills are taught with toys, games, songs, and everyday moments, like asking for a snack or taking a turn.
- Lots of movement and breaks. Toddlers learn best when they’re having fun, so sessions are active and playful.
- Communication first. Many goals focus on helping your child tell you what they want and need, with words, signs, or gestures.
- Parents involved. You see what’s working and learn how to use it the rest of the day.
- A BCBA behind every plan. Your child’s BCBA designs the program and gives weekly supervision, and the plan changes as your child grows.
Flexible scheduling. We offer full-day and after-school sessions.
At Home or at Our Fort Collins Clinic
Families can start at home and add clinic visits later, combine the two, or switch as their child’s needs change.
Parent Coaching and Caregiver Training
With toddlers, parents are the most important part of the team. We share what we’re seeing, what we recommend, and why, and your goals shape the plan.
Telehealth is mainly used for parent coaching: you meet with your child’s BCBA by video to talk through what’s working and practice strategies you can use every day.
How Getting Started Works
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1. Talk with us.
Tell us about your child, where you live, and what you’re hoping for. No commitment required.
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2. We’ll help determine next steps.
We’ll answer your questions and walk through insurance, availability in your area, and what the assessment looks like.
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3. Meet your clinical team.
You’ll meet the BCBA and team, and we’ll explain what we observed, what we recommend, and why.
Insurance and Cost
We accept: Aetna, UMR, Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program), Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Optum. Coverage depends on your specific plan. We check your benefits for you before the assessment, so you know where you stand. Private pay is also an option.
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Insurance we accept
- Aetna
- UMR
- Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program)
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Optum
In-Home ABA Across Northern Colorado
Common Questions About Early Intervention ABA
We work with children from age 1 to 18, so toddlers can start as early as age 1.
No. Tell us what you’re seeing and what you’re hoping for, and we’ll walk through your options, insurance, and next steps.
No. Attain has no waitlist. When sessions start depends on your family’s availability and our staff’s schedule.
For in-home ABA, yes. A parent or caregiver needs to be home during sessions. It also means you see therapy up close and can practice between sessions.
Telehealth is mainly parent coaching: you meet with your child’s BCBA by video to talk through progress and practice strategies.
Caregiver training is available, and free for families with Medicaid.
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Not Sure Whether Attain Is the Right Fit Yet?
You don’t need to know exactly what your child needs before reaching out. Tell us a little about your family and we’ll help you understand your options.
970-999-5720|Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm|1224 E Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
