Yampa Valley Autism Program (YVAP)
1585 Mid Valley Drive, #8, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
About
The Yampa Valley Autism Program (YVAP) offers individual ABA therapy for ages 3 to 21, social skills group therapy for children and youth, education support for ages 12 to 21, and work-readiness training for ages 15 to 21. It also offers community partnerships for neurodivergent children, community workshops for the public, family resources, and therapy scholarships for uninsured and underinsured children.
Programs
- Individual ABA therapy — 3-21
- Social skills group therapy — Children and youth
- Education support — 12-21
- Work-readiness training — 15-21
- Community partnerships — Neurodivergent children
- Community workshops — Public
- Family resources — Families
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
About the provider
YVAP was started in 2002 as a grassroots parent support group by six mothers. The timeline says it became a 501(c)3 in 2007, began offering specialized therapies in 2008, acquired the Community Cultivation work-readiness program in 2010, became a Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation vendor in 2011, began Strides transitional services for youth ages 18 to 21 in 2015, became a Medicaid-approved provider in 2022, began offering training to community members, non-profits, and activity providers in 2023, and signed contracts with every school district in the Yampa Valley in 2024 to provide behavior consultation. Leadership includes Heidi Mendisco, Jessica Charpentier, Stephanie Moore, Aaron Copeland, and Jack Redmond.
- Therapy scholarships — Uninsured and underinsured children
Last updated November 5, 2026.
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