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Firefly Autism, operating as Alta Vista Center for Autism DBA Firefly Autism, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 by Diane Osaki to provide comprehensive support for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Based in Denver, Colorado, the organization is led by CEO Amanda Kelly, Ph.D., BCBA-D and employs a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians. The organization delivers evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across multiple service modalities including center-based programs, in-home services, telehealth consultation, school-based support, and community programs. Firefly serves individuals from 18 months through adulthood, with specialized programs for early intervention (ages 3-7), school-age children (ages 7-21), and adults (ages 21+), including vocational training and transition services. Firefly Autism offers comprehensive clinical assessments, intensive early intervention programs, school-age programming, home and community-based services, and social skills development. The organization emphasizes family engagement through parent support groups, parent training workshops, and sibling support services. In 2019, Firefly expanded its physical capacity by acquiring a 30,000-square-foot facility in Lakewood. The organization has also expanded its reach through partnership with the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma to serve underserved communities. Services include center-based and community programs bringing autism support to schools and families statewide, specialized services fostering independence and social skills for adults, and expert guidance to help schools create inclusive classrooms. Firefly combines direct clinical services with consultation and training to support individuals with autism and their families across Colorado.
Firefly Autism delivers individualized ABA therapy in a center, in the home, via telehealth, in schools and in the community, built around each child’s goals.
Programs are designed and supervised by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs).
Caregivers are part of the clinical team — parent coaching is included in the standard service plan.
Programs are built and supervised by a board-certified analyst. Caregiver coaching is part of the standard plan.
Senior BCBAs hold a clinical-leadership role at every location. Each name links to a BACB credential record where one is on file.
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I take a Student there, there very friendly. I did notice there are no School zone signs just wondering why 🤔?
Psa for everyone: ABA is abuse. Full stop. It is built on the same tactics as conversion camp "therapy" (which is just psychological torture). It was designed by the same man. Even "new aba" without negative reinforcement is abusive. Many practitioners will try to convince you this is untrue. So while it may result in your kid appearing more "normal" or neurotypical, it will also Absolutely result in emotional pain and suffering for many years if not permanently. Ask autistic adults who were forced to endure ABA as children how awfully it affected them. It forces us to ignore our very legitimate sensory needs for the sake of appearances, and convenience to others. A convenient kid is a traumatized kid. Instead, look at accommodations that make the world less hostile to see actually positive outcomes. Please please listen to autistic people about things like this which unequivocally harm us. Your autistic kid will never be neurotypical and should not be expected to be. Let them shine with the way their unique brain works, and engage With them not At them, to support their needs rather than suppress them. Also remember whether or not they say anything your kid hears you talk about them. Please. Thank you. 💖
This is a great company I just have some cons but don't worry I have pros too. Pros. 1. It's a upgrade from a company that only wants your cash and releases your child early so they don't have to have another worry 2. Some workers are perfect for children. 3. Now I can't say anything about the way the handle there group but from the pov (Point of View) of the therapists. They say its amazing Cons: 1. This could be just our point of view but some therapist, just don't care about you and only care about there money.
I absolutely LOVE their home-based ABA therapy. My son has had 2 BCBAs and 1 RBT and they have all been great to work with. I really have seen tremendous improvement in the last year since my son started! The BCBA will communicate with the school and other therapists so everyone can be on the same page and using the same strategies and language. Also I am able to ask for help with all kinds of things instead of contacting OT, Social worker etc. They have been a real blessing for our family!!!
This is such a great school!!! My two brothers with pretty bad autism have been gong here for 4 years and they have improved so much!! Anyways, the teachers are amazing and love re students with passion. Please send your child here. It will help them so much!
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Firefly Autism offers clinic-based, in-home, telehealth, school-based, and community-based services.
Firefly Autism provides ABA therapy for early intervention (0-3), school-age (6-12), and adults (18+).
Firefly Autism is headquartered in Denver, CO.
Yes — Firefly Autism includes parent training as part of their ABA services.
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