Soar Autism Center

University Park & South Denver:

Colorado

At Soar Autism Center in University Park, kids can visit the art room to paint, draw and sculpt to help them build motor skills and creativity.

Essential Information

Hours of operation

8 AM-5:30 PM

Address

Getting there

Visitors and guests are invited to park in the 2nd floor of the parking garage, where visitor parking is clearly marked. We will validate parking for current and prospective families – whether it is for an hour of the full day!

For existing clients

For new clients

Areas served

  • Denver
  • University Park
  • Cherry Creek
  • Washington Park and more
  • Family Satisfaction Rating

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    Most parents want to be sure that those who will be around their children would treat them as their own, and Soar does just that. My daughter has achieved so many goals plus more being at Soar.
    – Mother of a Soar Autism Center client in Colorado

    Meet the team

    Amanda Benson

    Center Operations Director

    Amanda has worked in the early childhood autism field for most of the last 30 years and is now the Center Operations Director at our University Park location in Denver. While she’s been in Colorado for more than two decades, she grew up and began her career in Kansas. She studied ABA at the University of Kansas and had the honor of learning from many of the pioneers in the field. Leadership and administrative work in autism support has been her career focus for most of the last 20 years. When she is not relishing in the giggles and joy from the hallways at University Park she enjoys time with her family and pets, camping, hiking, baking, crochet, and reading books.

    Maria Eby

    Partner Clinician

    Maria has over six years of experience working with children with autism and a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Dayton. Being at Soar for four years, she has been in various roles. Maria is experienced in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and is an ESDM certified clinician. She has expertise in supervising practicum students, supporting school transitions, coaching parents, and training RBTs, bringing dedication and expertise to her work every day.

    Maria Eby

    Partner Clinician

    Inside the Center

    RESOURCES

    Autism learning center

    Gain a deeper understanding of autism and our innovative therapeutic approaches. 

    At Soar, all the evidence-based specialties for autism care are under one roof, including occupational therapy. This video demonstrates how we incorporate OT into our whole-child care model of autism care.
    This video explores Soar’s approach to whole-child autism care. We work with children to build on their strength and target support to enable children with autism to reach their full potential and live fulfilled and self-determined lives.
    Soar’s approach to autism therapy is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) a unique, play-based approach that evidence shows to be the most effective and compassionate model for young children with autism.

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    Amanda Benson

    Center of Operations Director
    Amanda has worked in the early childhood autism field for most of the last 30 years and is now the Center Operations Director at our University Park location in Denver. While she’s been in Colorado for more than two decades, she grew up and began her career in Kansas. She studied ABA at the University of Kansas and had the honor of learning from many of the pioneers in the field. Leadership and administrative work in autism support has been her career focus for most of the last 20 years. When she is not relishing in the giggles and joy from the hallways at University Park she enjoys time with her family and pets, camping, hiking, baking, crochet, and reading books.

    Maria Eby

    Partner Clinician
    Maria has over six years of experience working with children with autism and a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Dayton. Being at Soar for four years, she has been in various roles. Maria is experienced in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and is an ESDM certified clinician. She has expertise in supervising practicum students, supporting school transitions, coaching parents, and training RBTs, bringing dedication and expertise to her work every day.