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Autism Schools & Special Education in Boulder, Colorado

Most autistic students in Boulder are educated in Boulder Valley School District with support through an IEP, while some families choose a private neurodiversity school. There is no single best setting — the right one depends on your child.

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Temple Grandin School

Private neurodiversity school

Boulder private school for grades 6-12 serving able, often gifted neurodivergent students in small classes of 4 to 8.

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Boulder Valley School District - Autism Programs

District autism programs

BVSD offers a continuum of autism services from self-contained ILC classrooms to full inclusion, each supported by a BCBA plus speech and OT.

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BVSD Child Find & Early Childhood Special Education

Preschool special-ed

Child Find evaluates preschool-age children for special-education eligibility and helps parents develop a placement plan.

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Friends School

Independent school

Boulder PS-8 independent school with a grade-tailored social-emotional curriculum and project-based learning.

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