Soaring Eagles Ctr For Autism

Established in Pueblo County in 2001, the center began as a local support group of 12 parents seeking assistance for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The founders, Dr. Karen Colvin and Nancy Barris, P.A., both have sons with ASD and endured a long and difficult struggle to obtain the special therapies their sons needed. Realizing the need in the Pueblo County community for intensive treatment services for children with autism, SECA began offering autism education programs for parents and teachers. They expanded their programs to include behavioral and social skills training services for children with ASD, as well as Respite Care and Community Connector Programs. Today, SECA serves as a Pediatric Behavioral Clinic for the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance and provides services to children and adult clients, including Respite Care and Community Connector Programs. The center's staff is trained to de-escalate and re-direct inappropriate behaviors and serves as an advocate for persons with ASD and their families. SECA is designated as a school under the Colorado Department of Education and serves as an alternative educational facility for individuals with autism.