ABA THERAPY · DENVER, COLORADO

ContextABA

320 S Sherman St, Denver, CO 80209

About ContextABA

ContextABA provides center-based and school-based ABA therapy in Denver, Colorado. Its programs serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Insurance options include Medicaid (Health First Colorado), TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna and other plans. Families can also ask about Spanish-language services.

ContextABA is one of 20 ABA provider profiles based in Denver on Colorado ABA. Its listing says it offers center-based and school-based ABA and serves toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

ContextABA at a glance

Listed service: ABA therapy
Ages served: Ages 3-5 (preschool) · Birth to age 2 (infants and toddlers) · 6 to 12
Care settings: Centers & Clinics · School-Based
Insurance: Medicaid, Private Pay, Tricare, Cigna, Aetna, BCBS, Humana, CHIP
Languages: Spanish
Medicaid: Accepted
Telehealth: Not available

Details come from the provider and can change. Confirm openings and coverage when you reach out. Suggest a correction.

Where sessions happen

ContextABA offers 2 care settings.

Center-based ABA

Sessions happen at the provider’s location. Centers usually have a structured space and learning materials, and children practice skills alongside other children.

School-based support

Therapists may support your child during the school day, working with teachers and the school team so skills carry over to the classroom.

Ages served

ContextABA serves these age ranges:

Ages 3-5 (preschool)
Birth to age 2 (infants and toddlers)
6 to 12

That covers toddlers (under 3), preschoolers (3–5), school-age children (6–12). Ask whether there are openings for your child’s age right now, since availability can differ by age group and setting.

Insurance and payment

ContextABA accepts Medicaid. In Colorado, Medicaid is called Health First Colorado. Ask whether ContextABA works with your specific plan and how authorization is handled.

Other plans and payment options

Private Pay
TRICARE
Cigna
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
CHIP

Before starting, ask the provider to verify your benefits. Many plans require an autism diagnosis and prior authorization for ABA, and your costs depend on your deductible, copays and plan rules.

Languages

Languages besides English: Spanish.

Location and service area

ContextABA lists its location as 320 S Sherman St, Denver, CO 80209.

Ask about the service area, parking and drop-off before your first visit. Compare all 20 ABA providers in Denver →

What’s changed for Colorado families

June 2026
Colorado now requires ABA providers to be licensed
HB26-1425, signed June 3, 2026, requires ABA providers to apply for professional licensure, with fingerprint-based background checks for providers and staff. It also sets up licensing for ABA facilities and requires a clinic facing a negative licensing action to notify the families it serves.
What to ask: Ask any provider whether it has applied for its Colorado ABA license.
Source: Colorado governor’s joint release on HB26-1425 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
February 2026
Federal audit flags Colorado Medicaid ABA billing
A U.S. Health and Human Services Inspector General audit (A-09-24-02004) found at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for children’s ABA in 2022 and 2023, tied to documentation, billing and credentialing problems. It recommends more guidance for providers and regular payment reviews.
What to ask: Expect more paperwork checks. Ask your provider how it documents sessions and supervision.
Source: HHS Office of Inspector General ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Late 2025
Proposed Medicaid rate cuts for pediatric behavioral therapy
The Governor’s 2026–27 budget proposal included reducing Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric behavioral therapies, including ABA. Families and providers rallied at the Capitol in November 2025 and warned that some clinics could close.
What to ask: Ask providers whether rate changes have affected their openings or hours.
Source: Colorado Public Radio ↗ (opens in a new tab)

What to expect when you reach out

These are the usual steps with most ABA providers. Ask ContextABA how its process works.

Reach outContact ContextABA by phone, through its website or with a request through Colorado ABA. Share your child’s age, your insurance and the days and times that could work.
Insurance checkThe provider usually verifies your benefits. Many plans require an autism diagnosis and prior authorization before ABA can start, so have your diagnostic report ready if you have one.
AssessmentA Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) usually meets your child and family to assess skills and agree on goals.
Treatment planThe BCBA recommends goals, weekly hours and a setting. The plan is often sent to your insurer for approval.
Getting startedOnce approved, the provider schedules sessions and introduces your child’s team. Ask how parents take part from the start.

Questions to ask ContextABA

Do you currently have openings for a child my child’s age? The listing covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Are you in network with my Health First Colorado plan, and how long does authorization usually take?
Where is your center, and what does a typical day look like there?
Is there a waitlist, and how long is it right now?
Have you applied for your Colorado ABA license under the 2026 licensing law (HB26-1425)?
How many hours per week do you usually recommend, and how are schedules set?
Who supervises my child’s program, and how often does the BCBA see my child?
How do parents and caregivers take part, and how will we see progress?
Can sessions or parent meetings happen in Spanish?

Guides for Colorado families

How Health First Colorado covers ABA therapyHow Health First Colorado covers ABA for kids 20 and under: referral, prior authorization steps, costs, appeal deadlines, CHP+ and the CES waiver.
In-home or center-based ABA in Colorado: how to chooseHow in-home, center-based and telehealth ABA differ in Colorado: hours, Medicaid settings, clinic licensing, school sessions and questions to ask.
Colorado’s new ABA licensing law: what HB26-1425 means for familiesHB26-1425 licenses ABA clinics by August 2027 and behavior analysts by July 2028. What changes, what the 2026 federal audit found and what to ask providers.

ContextABA: frequently asked questions

Does ContextABA accept Medicaid?

Yes. ContextABA accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado). Confirm that it works with your specific plan and has current openings.

What insurance does ContextABA accept?

ContextABA accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado), Private Pay, TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and CHIP. Coverage depends on your exact plan, so confirm with the provider and your insurer.

Does ContextABA offer in-home ABA therapy?

In-home ABA isn’t listed. ContextABA offers center-based and school-based services.

What ages does ContextABA serve?

ContextABA serves these age ranges: Ages 3-5 (preschool); Birth to age 2 (infants and toddlers); 6 to 12. Confirm current openings for your child’s age.

Does ContextABA offer telehealth?

ContextABA doesn’t offer telehealth.

Where is ContextABA located?

ContextABA lists its location as 320 S Sherman St, Denver, CO 80209. There are 19 other ABA provider profiles in Denver on Colorado ABA.

How do I get started with ContextABA?

Contact ContextABA directly, or request information through Colorado ABA. It’s free, and we review requests before sharing them with any provider.