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Autism Schools & Special Education in Fort Collins, Colorado

Most autistic students in Fort Collins are educated in Poudre School District with support through an IEP, while some families choose a charter or private setting. There is no single best setting — the right one depends on your child.

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Poudre School District Integrated Services

District autism programs

PSD runs center-based Autism Spectrum Disorder programs and IEP-driven special education across its Fort Collins schools.

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PSD Students with Disabilities - Programs & Services

Public program guide

District page outlining programs for students with disabilities, including the autism center-based option and how the IEP team decides placement.

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Mountain Sage Community School

Waldorf-inspired charter

Tuition-free K-8 Fort Collins public charter with a Waldorf-inspired, nature-based approach many neurodiverse families find gentler.

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Temple Grandin School

Private neurodiversity school

Boulder-based private day school for neurodivergent students in grades 6-12 with small classes and a 3-to-1 ratio; serves some Northern Colorado families.

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