Denver Public Schools Exceptional Student Services
District autism programsRuns Multi-Intensive Autism (MIA) center classrooms within a continuum of special-education services across the district.
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6 schools and programs in DenverDetails checked July 2026Editorial guidelines
Most autistic students in Denver are educated in Denver Public Schools with support through an IEP, while some families choose a private autism or neurodiversity school. There is no single best setting — the right one depends on your child.
Firefly Autism
Autism day schoolDenver nonprofit offering a state-approved facility school and center-based programs from early childhood through age 21.
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Private autism schoolColorado-approved facility school for students ages 2 to 21 with autism and developmental disabilities; Denver-area campus.
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Learning-differences schoolIndependent Denver school (grades 2-12) using individualized profiles and small classes for students with learning differences.
Visit siteTemple Grandin School
Neurodiversity schoolPrivate middle and high school with a socio-academic program designed for neurodiverse students, including those on the spectrum.
Visit siteHavern School
Special-education schoolLittleton school near Denver with a 4-to-1 setting and a dedicated Havern Autism Program for Level 1-2 students.
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