Supporting your child's journey
At Mindcolor, we know that parenting a child with autism comes with both hopes and challenges. Receiving a diagnosis can bring a mix of emotions—relief, uncertainty, or even overwhelm—as you navigate this new path.
No matter where you are in this journey, our dedicated team is here to support you. Your child's growth and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a warm, fun, and encouraging environment where they can develop, learn, and thrive—while giving you the guidance and reassurance you need along the way.
The ABA therapy roadmap
From Assessment to Achievement: each child's therapy journey follows a thoughtful, proven process designed to support their unique development and celebrate their progress every step of the way.
ABA Assessment
Assessment is a critical starting point in understanding your child's specific challenges, strengths and needs. Assessment can take a variety of forms but typically involves direct observation, interviews, surveys, and establishing baseline levels of skills and responding. The primary goal of assessment in ABA therapy is to help the BCBA develop an individualized treatment plan with specific goals and targets that will be incorporated into your child's daily sessions.
Individualized Plan
Based on findings from the assessment, an individualized plan is created. You might often hear this called an individualized treatment plan (ITP), or a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). The plan will set specific, measurable and achievable goals, establish specific teaching procedures, and a plan for implementation.
Begin ABA Therapy
Once your plan has been established, ABA therapy begins. Trained technicians and your BCBA will implement the strategies outlined in the plan through structured teaching sessions, often in a 1:1 therapist to client ratio. The plan will involve family guidance and collaboration as well as plans for ongoing data collection and analysis.
Tracking Progress
Progress will be tracked each session and summarized frequently for your child. Your BCBA will analyze data regularly and make decisions about modifying programs to ensure success. BCBAs will request review meetings with your family to ensure discussion of progress and to identify needed adjustments to the treatment plan. When your child meets their goals, new goals will be established to keep them acquiring new skills.
Fading ABA Therapy
As your child progresses, ABA therapy may be thoughtfully adjusted and transition support defined and provided. A big focus on fading services is on ensuring that learned skills are maintained and generalized across settings. Your BCBA will likely increase a focus on independence ensuring your child can learn from environments where high levels of support are not provided (e.g., general education classrooms).
Graduation and Lifelong Learning!
Children will conclude ABA therapy once they demonstrate the ability to learn from their natural environment and development shifts have occurred such that their growth and development is similar to their same aged peers. This is often referred to as graduation and it is a milestone to be celebrated!
Your journey to ABA therapy with us
A step-by-step guide to starting ABA therapy at Mindcolor Autism
Initial Contact
After the get started form, if we have an upcoming opening for services, our Intake team will reach out to start the intake process with our online intake packet and will be available to answer your questions. If there is no current availability, you are automatically added to our waitlist.
We've Got This
Once all required intake documents are received, our Intake team will review your information to ensure eligibility and confirm that we are in-network with your insurance. Our team will work with you to navigate any further documents required for your specific insurance.
Meet Your Team
We'll welcome you for a personalized tour of our center, where our clinical team will walk you through our facilities, explain how ABA therapy is conducted, and discuss how we can best support your child. After the tour, if we're a fit for your child, we'll schedule the initial assessment.
The Assessment
The initial assessment involves direct observations, testing, and interviews to determine the direction of therapy. Our clinical team will discuss the treatment plan and the details of therapy. Onboarding documents will be given to complete before and after the assessment.
Welcome to Mindcolor Autism
Once the treatment plan and therapy schedules are finalized, our Insurance team will submit the request for therapy to your insurance for approval. Once approved, your child's ABA therapy with us begins.
Get started with ABA therapy at Mindcolor Autism.
Begin your journey with us. Together we can create a bright future for your child.
We'll help you navigate the insurance process.
Most health insurance companies are legally mandated to cover ABA therapy for children with autism. We work with most commercial insurers, Tricare, and Medicaid in select locations. Once you get started with us, we'll guide you through the insurance process step-by-step and work on your behalf to ensure your child receives the covered services they need.
Understanding Insurance Basics
Every state requires some form of coverage for ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism. However, coverage details vary based on your insurance type, plan, and state regulations. Here's what you need to know:
State Mandates for ABA Therapy
Every state now provides some type of mandate for ABA therapy coverage for autism. This applies to both commercial and state insurance plans, though each state's mandate is unique. The amount of coverage, age limitations, and other specifics depend on your state and plan. Within the same insurance provider, benefits can vary significantly between different employers and plans.
Key Insurance Terms
Insurance Premium
The monthly cost of your insurance plan, typically shared between you and your employer.
Deductible
The amount you pay out-of-pocket each year before your health insurance begins to share costs.
Co-Pay or Co-Insurance
A fixed amount you pay for covered services, with insurance covering the remainder.
Pre-Authorization
Required approval from your insurance before receiving ABA therapy services.
In-Network Provider
Providers like Mindcolor who have contracted with your insurance for lower out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Maximum
The maximum amount you'll pay in a year for covered services before insurance covers 100%.
Types of Insurance Coverage
Employer or Group Plans
Most likely to cover ABA therapy. Mindcolor is in-network with major commercial plans.
Medicaid
Covers ABA therapy but not all providers may be in-network. Mindcolor is in-network with Medicaid in Colorado and Nebraska.
Marketplace and Exchange Plans
May or may not cover ABA therapy. Contact us to verify your specific plan's coverage.
Pre-Authorization for ABA Therapy
Most insurance plans require pre-authorization for both initial ABA assessment and ongoing therapy. This process involves submitting documentation of medical necessity, including your child's diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan. The timeline for approval varies by insurance provider, ranging from days to weeks. At Mindcolor, we handle this process for you, including verifying benefits, submitting documentation, and monitoring authorization requests.
Understanding Coverage Limitations
While state mandates have improved access to ABA therapy, some exceptions exist. Self-funded employer plans may have different coverage rules than fully-funded plans. Some states have restrictions on coverage amounts, age limits, and other regulations. It's important to understand your specific plan's details, as insurance plans follow the laws of the state where they're issued, not necessarily where you live.
How We Help You
We are here to help you navigate the process with your insurance! Once you get started with us, we will guide you through step-by-step and work on your behalf.
We'll verify your benefits and explain your coverage options
We'll handle the paperwork and authorization process
We'll advocate on your behalf to ensure services are covered
Check If We Accept Your Insurance
Always check with your insurance plan! If you do not see your health insurance plan listed below, we encourage you to reach out to our Intake team at (833)-646-3222. They can help your family navigate your specific insurance coverage.
Insurance Information:
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*Insurance coverage is subject to change. Please verify with your insurance provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are my out-of-pocket costs?
Out-of-pocket costs vary based on your insurance plan and may include co-pays, co-insurance, or deductibles. Some families have minimal costs, while others may have higher expenses. During our insurance verification process, we'll provide a detailed breakdown of your expected costs based on your plan details. Our team works to maximize your benefits and minimize your financial burden.
My insurance is not in-network.
If we're not in your insurance's network, you still have options. Many plans offer out-of-network benefits that can help cover a portion of costs. We can help you understand these benefits and sometimes negotiate single-case agreements with your plan. Contact our Intake team at (833)-646-3222 to discuss your options, including HSA/FSA funds and state-funded programs for which your child may qualify.
Our commitment to quality & outcomes
Mindcolor's clinical quality mission is to empower and enhance the lives of autistic children and their families through a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Our focus on clinical quality enables us to consistently pursue superior outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring a holistic, person-centered approach that respects the uniqueness of each individual and their journey. We take a comprehensive approach to clinical quality, one that ensures all aspects of our organization's operations contribute to quality care.
Empowering Learners
The direct measurement of important skills and improvement in areas such as adaptive functioning, communication, and social interaction is crucial for assessing the overall progress of our learners. By utilizing targeted assessments and evidence-based interventions, we aim to track these skills and promote growth.
Clinical Quality & Data
Average score in client programming audits carried out by impartial auditors. We also conduct IOA checks on 18% of scores, obtaining an average IOA score of 94%.
Learning Milestones Growth
Increase in learning milestones1 from baseline (9.3) to two years (89), with a statistically significant difference in paired t-test results.
Learning Milestones Progress
Average number of learning milestones1 after 2 years of service, up from 61 at 1 year and just 9.3 at baseline.
Empowering Families
The experience our families have working with us is also of the utmost importance and we are proud of the strong relationships we build with them, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their needs are met. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where families feel valued and empowered to actively participate in their loved ones' care.
Net Promoter Score
95% of clients would recommend their Mindcolor team to another family, with 9 out of 10 likely to recommend Mindcolor to someone else.
Caregiver Collaboration
Of families report feeling that their opinion was valued and included in the development of their child's treatment plan at Mindcolor.
Progress Satisfaction
Of families report being very satisfied or satisfied with their child's pace of progress while receiving services at Mindcolor.
Caregiver Involvement
Of our families consistently receive at least 1 family guidance session per month.
Support at Home
Of families report that interventions supporting their child's challenging behavior help in home and community environments.
Service Satisfaction
Of families report being very satisfied or satisfied with the services their child receives.
Empowering Teams
To support the delivery of excellent clinical care, our team members must be happy, engaged and equipped to provide compassionate and effective services, continually improve their skills, and collaborate effectively with one another.
RBTs
Average time for Mindcolor technicians to become Registered Behavior Technicians after hire2.
Happiness Level
Average happiness level rating of team members at work.
BCBA Caseloads
The average BCBA caseload across all centers.
Leadership Experience
Minimum experience of center directors as Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Satisfaction
Team members rank overall satisfaction as 8/10 (internal) and 4.4/5 (external).
Supervisor Support
How supported team members feel by their supervisors.
Supervisor Experience
Rating of team members' experience with direct supervisor.
1Learning milestones are based on measures that guide our goal selection and curriculum implementation. Progress on these measures indicates that learners are acquiring new skills.
2At Mindcolor, we prioritize creating a supportive and enriching environment for our new team members, allowing them the time they need to develop their skills and build relationships with clients. We strike a careful balance between this value and maintaining an efficient pace within our training program, ensuring that we deliver top-quality training while providing exceptional care to our learners. Data reflects median days.
Continuous Improvement Through Data
Mindcolor is dedicated to consistently gathering data through a range of measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of our services and pinpoint opportunities for ongoing enhancement. Our current assessments focus on critical areas including adaptive skills, communication, and parental stress. As we obtain new data regarding the outcomes of our services in these areas, we will share our findings with our community.