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Autism Schools & Special Education in Denver, Colorado

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.

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Denver Public Schools Exceptional Student Services

District autism programs

Runs Multi-Intensive Autism (MIA) center classrooms within a continuum of special-education services across the district.

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Firefly Autism

Autism day school

Denver nonprofit offering a state-approved facility school and center-based programs from early childhood through age 21.

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The Joshua School

Private autism school

Colorado-approved facility school for students ages 2 to 21 with autism and developmental disabilities; Denver-area campus.

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Denver Academy

Learning-differences school

Independent Denver school (grades 2-12) using individualized profiles and small classes for students with learning differences.

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Temple Grandin School

Neurodiversity school

Private middle and high school with a socio-academic program designed for neurodiverse students, including those on the spectrum.

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Havern School

Special-education school

Littleton school near Denver with a 4-to-1 setting and a dedicated Havern Autism Program for Level 1-2 students.

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