Full Developmental and Behavioral Resources List- for download

 (Note: this is not a comprehensive list - please contact us if your business or favorite resource is not included)

Emergency Mental Health

            -Please contact one of these locations if your child is a danger to himself/herself or others.  If it is not possible for you to take them in a car to the location, please call 911.

            Aspen Pointe:  www.aspenpointe.org

            Phone: (719) 572-6100 Address: 2864 S. Cir. Dr. Suite 600, Colo. Sprgs, CO 80906

Aspen Pointe’s goal is to provide child and family-focused, goal-driven and evidence-based treatment designed to achieve immediate results and long-term recovery. They offer counseling services that include: depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress reduction/suicide prevention, panic disorders, mood disorders, abuse (physical, mental, sexual), anger management, sleep disorders, parenting, behavioral disorders, grief, body image and eating disorders, and traumatic brain injury.

            Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System: www.cedarspringsbhs.com

            Phone: 719-633-4114 Address: 2135 Southgate Rd., Colo. Sprgs, CO 80906

Cedar Springs Hospital provides mental health and chemical dependency services for individuals of all ages. The hospital maintains the highest standards of clinical excellence in order to meet patients' mental health and chemical dependency needs. They offer acute psychiatric care, child/adolescent residential treatment, and Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) residential treatment.

            Highlands Behavioral Health System: www.highlandsbhs.com

            Phone: 720-348-2800 Address: 8565 Poplar Way, Littleton, CO 80130

Highlands Behavioral Health System is a specialty hospital providing stabilization and treatment for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Admission criteria may include, but are not limited to: suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, psychosis, delusions, mania, depression and other mental health illnesses.

Peak View Behavioral Health: www.peakviewbh.com

 Phone: 719- 444-8484  Address: 7353 Sisters Grove, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Peak View Behavioral Health system is a specialty hospital providing stabilization and treatment for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Ages 12 years and older accepted.

Diagnosis

            Annelise Spees, MD, FAAP- Doctors Medical Group of Colorado Springs

            www.drannelise.com

            Phone: (719) 531-0409                       

Dr. Annelise Spees is Board-Certified in the Subspecialty of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She has been evaluating children for developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, mood disorders, congenital syndromes, depression, anxiety, school difficulties, and behavior concerns for the past eighteen years. Dr. Annelise Spees completed a Fellowship in Ambulatory Pediatrics in 1986 and has had a special interest in developmental issues since that time.

            The NeuroConnection Inc.

               www.theneuroconnection.com

            Phone: (719) 575- 0357

The NeuroConnection Inc. is specifically for children ages four to sixteen that are experiencing neurological and neurophysiological impairments. Their evaluations include medical, cognitive, education, and behavioral aspects of assessment. The tests performed are primarily to assess levels of brain functioning.



Autism Therapy

            ACES Colorado Springs:  www.acesaba.com

            Phone: (719) 924-4533                        Email: co@acesaba.com

Using the very latest and most widely accepted teaching and therapeutic methodologies, ACES aspires to help each individual with autism and other developmental disabilities fulfill his or her maximal potential.

            Alpine Autism Center: www.alpineautismcenter.org

            Phone: (719) 955-3767

Alpine Autism Center opened its doors in October of 2005. They were the first treatment facility in the Pikes Peak Region for children diagnosed with Autism. They 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

            Autism Behavioral Associates Inc. (ABA Inc.):   http://autismbehaviorassociates.com/home

            Phone: (719) 571-9830                        Email: info@autismbehaviorassociates.com

ABA Inc. provides behavior based interventions to all individuals with behavior programming needs, in particular Autism Spectrum Disorders. ABA Inc. relies on research-based methods in developing programs for individuals to enhance their quality of life, independent living skills, and communication, social as well as academic skills.

            Colorado Springs ACI Learning Center: www.autism.concepts.com/pages/aci_colorado_location

            Phone: (719) 579-6440

Autism Concepts, Incorporated (ACI) is dedicated to providing interventions based on the principles of applied behavior analysis to motivate children with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental delays to independently communicate, play, and socially engage in their community.

            Colorado Autism Center: www.coloradoautismcenter.org

               Phone: 719-313-2709             Address: 1330 Quail Loop Suite 140, Colo. Sprgs, 80906

Colorado Autism Center specializes in providing high quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism and related disorders. These services are provided in our offices, in the home, at school and in the community. Their treatment team is comprsed of top professionals including psychiatric services, applied behavior analysis (ABA), psychological assessment and other allied professionals that allow CAC to provide a well rounded treatment package. Their services include: assessment and diagnosis, ABA therapuetic services, home-based services, social skills groups, family counseling and support, 1000 sq. ft. sensory gym, and respite care.

                  Colorado Springs ACI Learning Center: http://www.autism.concepts.com

                   Phone: (719) 579-6440

                   Autism concepts, Incorporated (ACI) is dedicated to providing interventions based on the priniciples of applied behavior analysis to motivate children with autism spectrum disorders or other developmental delays to independently communicate, play, and socially engage in their community.

             Developmental Behavioral Health: http://developmentalbehavioralhealth.com          

             Phone: (719) 387-8080

Developmental Behavioral Health’s mission is to provide high quality, research-based, data driven, and competently delivered applied behavior analysis services to the Colorado Springs and surrounding community. These services will be provided not only to the client, but also to the parents, school staff, and any other person involved in the client’s journey towards independence and increased happiness.

               Jennifer Williams Email: jenniferwilliamslpc@gmail.com

               Phone: (719) 216-6270

               Locally owned and operated. Board Certified Behavior analysts and assistant Behavior analysts providing home, community and school-based intervention, training and consultation for Military families through TRICARE.

           PlayDate: http://www.myplaydate.org

            Phone: 719-465-3989

    PlayDate was founded to provide children with autism and other disabilities the opportunity and tools to learn social skills that can help them make friends, navigate day-to-day interactions, and build better relationships. They do this both through group instruction and interaction and through one-on-one services provided at home or in our center.

                Soaring Eagles Center for Autism in Pueblo West: http://www.soaringeaglesautism.com

                Phone: (719) 271-9975  Address: 125 W. Palmer Lake Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007

               Trumpet Behavioral Health: http://www.tbh.com/locations/colorado-springs-aba-therapy-for-autism

                Phone: (719) 266-1000

  Please go to www.autismsource.org to find new ABA/Autism Therapy agencies in the area that may not be on this list.              

Other Therapuetic Services       

            Child Development Center of Colorado Springs, Inc: www.cdcrehab.com

            Phone: (719) 574-8300

The Child Development Center specializes in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and warm water pool therapy. They also have a community resource liaison, diagnostic evaluation clinic, and rehabilitation clinic.

            Developmental Pediatrics: www.pikespeakkids.com/developmentalpediatrics/

            Phone: (719) 475-0477                        Email: developmentalpediatrics@comcast.net

"Developmental Pediatrics is a pediatric rehabilitation clinic that specializes in the development of infants and children with special medical needs. They provide a full range of services including comprehensive developmental evaluations, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, aquatic and sensory based therapies.”

            The Dyslexia Center: www.thedyslexiacenter.org

            Phone: (719) 227-0026            Email: info@TheDyslexiaCenter.org

“The Dyslexia Center provides diagnostic and educational services for children and adults with dyslexia and related learning disabilities, professional development for educators and community resources to raise awareness of dyslexia and related disorders.”

           Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates: www.strakaspeech.com

            Phone: (719) 633-9114

“Open since (1991), Elizabeth Straka Speech Associates provides private speech, language and social communication therapy by skilled, certified Speech-Language Pathologists. Their therapists address articulation, verbal language, augmentative communication, social/pragmatic language, autism communication needs and more in children and adults.”

    Learning Rx Colorado Springs Brain Training Center:                    www.learningrx.com/colorado-springs-north

            Phone: (719) 550-8263                        Email: cospringsnorth.co@learningrx.net

Learning Rx is the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world. They offer research based programs that strengthen the underlying cognitive skills that make thinking and learning possible. Students diagnosed with autism, ADD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities experience measurable and significant improvements after completing Learning Rx’s targeted brain training programs. In fact, children and adults of all ages score higher on IQ tests-on average of 15 points- after completing brain training at LearningRx

            Memorial Hospital for Children Pediatric Rehabilitation Services:

             Phone: (719) 305-8000

Memorial Hospital with Children's Hospital of Colorado offers services for children: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and a Feeding Clinic. 

            Shandy Clinic: www.shandyclinic.com

            Phone: (719) 597-0822 (North Colorado Springs)/(719) 434-3743 (South Colorado Springs)

            Email: info@shandyclinic.com

They are a group of speech, occupational, and physical therapists who believe in providing excellent care to the whole child. They treat a variety of diagnosis including children with autism, pervasive developmental disorders, neurological impairment, orthopedic impairment, and general delays in development.

                Talk and Play Associates: http://www.talkandplayassociates.com

                 Phone: (719) 434-1109   Address: 1710 Jet Stream Drive, Ste 110, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

                 Talk and Play Associates asi a pediatric speech, language, and occupational therapy clinic serving Colorado Springs and greater southern Colorado areas. 

Respite Services



            Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs: www.goodwill-colosprings.org

            Phone: (719) 785-9239

“Whether you need a date night or daily help - they will care for your loved one, in your house, while you get a much-deserved break. Goodwill providers are trained and certified in caring for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as certified in CPR and First Aid.” They offer specialized programs for every family in order to cater to each individual’s need.

        Zach’s Place: www.sksfcolorado.org

          Phone: (719)329-1717

Zach's place mission is to promote, strengthen, and support individuals with disabilities & their families. They provide families in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas a place for respite care for their children with disabilities ages 5 to 21. Originally, it was designed for children with developmental disabilities but it is open to others as well. They offer structured and free play and teach life skills and socialization skills. They provide respite care (temporary time apart for parent/caregiver and child) in a home-like environment and have children daily after school and on school breaks.



Counseling  

              A Children’s Counseling Center: http://achildrenscounselingcenter.com/2.html

             Phone: (719) 570-7188

A Children’s Counseling Center is a group of therapists – each of whom maintains a separate and independent private practice. The staff has extensive experience with children and families, which assures you comprehensive mental health services. Their treatments includes the following: individual therapy, play therapy, family therapy, group counseling, special advocate services, co-parent coordinator services, and child and family investigation. They also offer adoption/attachment groups, co-parenting classes, divorce adjustment groups, and postpartum depression groups.

            Dave Draxton, Licensed Professional Counselor: http://www.davedraxton.com/wp/

            Phone: (719) 475-8038 ext. 929

“His values are strongly marriage and family centered. He is very experienced in transpersonal psychotherapies and multi-cultural counseling, he is open to individuals wanting to discuss whatever their personal spiritual or cultural experiences and strengths may be, without imposing an agenda of his own… In conjunction and as needed, he utilizes the following therapeutic approaches: cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, play art, guided relaxation and imagery, communication skills, assertiveness and anger control skills, parenting skills (Love & Logic, dealing with oppositional behavior, non-corporeal discipline), ADHD coping skills, skills for dealing with bullies, and other relationship enhancement skills.”

            Linda Thede, PsyD.: www.heartforlistening.com

            Phone: (719) 473-9200                       

Dr. Linda Thede is experienced in psychotherapy, assessment, & counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. She provides education, skill development, and help in changing behaviors for the following: social skills, development time management, skills, organizational skills, mood management, stress management, anger control, conflict resolution skills, healthy boundaries, sensory need, and environment management. She works with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger's Disorder, Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, interpersonal conflict or relationship problems, behavior problems, emotional problems, coping/problem-solving difficulties, and Sensory Integration Problems.

Educational Resources 

            PEAK Parent Center in Colorado Springs: www.peakparent.org

            Phone: (719) 531-9400 Hotline: 1-800-284-0251       Email: info@peakparent.org

The mission of PEAK Parent Center is to provide training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children through birth through twenty-six including all disability conditions with strategies to advocate successfully for their children.

            The Resource Exchange: www.tre.org

            Phone: (719) 380-1100                        Email: info@tre.org

The Resource Exchange is instrumental in early intervention, eligibility inquiry for support services, children’s extensive support, family support services, community coordination/case management, respite services, support living services, and comprehensive services.

             School Crossing: www.eschoolcrossing.com

            Phone: (719) 271-9975                        Email: Eschoolcrossing@msn.com

A superb mix of over 20,000 top-quality educational resources can be found at School Crossing, it’s a “favorite” place for parents, teachers and kids alike in Southern Colorado.