Temple Grandin School

New Boulder school will serve students who have Asperger's Syndrome - The Denver Post

A school serving grades 6-12 and specializing in students with Asperger's Syndrome and similar learning disorders will open next fall in Boulder County.

The independent Temple Grandin School, named for the Colorado State University professor, animal scientist and autism advocate, will feature a student-teacher ratio of 6-to-1 and combine social and educational supports with challenging academics.

The school will be located in Lafayette.

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Consequently, organizers are planning to start small — about 20-40 students in the first year of operation. Tuition will be about $20,000 per year, which includes core instruction condensed into four days with a fifth day devoted to directing students to pursue their individual interests.

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The Joshua School

The Joshua School

• 2900 S University Blvd.
  
• Denver, CO 80210
  
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The Joshua School is a private, non-profit school and resource center for individuals with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, or other special needs, and their families. We are committed to building a community that offers the highest level of care and individual instruction for students, the most comprehensive array of services, and the strongest level of outreach and education regarding autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for the greater Colorado community.

Located in Denver, Colorado, The Joshua School serves children 5 to 18 years of age. Our highly dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable faculty have years of expertise in the fields of autism, education, special needs, OT, Speech, and others. We strive for balance in our approach, understanding that each student is unique and complex with varied interests, talents, and challenges. By taking the time to know our students, we build bonds with them and their families. In this structured, challenging, and encouraging environment, students discover themselves and the world around them.

Colorado Institute of Autism

Colorado Institute of Autism PO Box 50254 Colorado Springs, CO 80949 (719) 593-7334

Alpine Autism Center

Alpine Autism Center

Autism Education Action Group
7875 Deer Hill Grove
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 - 5:00

Contact person:
Fiona Terry
Office Administrator

Phone
719-955-3767

Fax
719-955-3768

Email
alpineautismcenter@stfrancis.org

Alpine Autism Center opened its doors in October of 2005. Currently, we are the only treatment facility in the Pikes Peak Region for children diagnosed with Autism. We are a private, non-profit state-of-the-art treatment facility providing data-driven, evidence-based, individualized, one-to-one therapy utilizing the principles of ABA .

All training and therapy are provided or supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Our therapists specialize in ABA , Discrete Trial Teaching, Natural Environment Teaching, Verbal Behavior, and small and large group direct instruction.

We work on all areas of development based on the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), including academic, language, motor, behavior, daily living and social skills. Staff is highly qualified with backgrounds ranging from early childhood, special education and psychology and all have a passion for helping children with Autism as well as understanding and applying behavioral principles.

Alpine Autism Center also provides consultation services, monthly membership and parent meetings, as well ongoing support and training to families, teachers, therapists and schools in the community.