Vaccines & Autism: What’s New?
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly For the past few years, vaccines have taken prominent place in the news. There have been questions about safety, efficacy, and suggested links to autism, […]
Access Barriers to Day Treatment Services for Autistic Adults
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly In November 2025, the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing (HCPF) submitted an update to the Colorado General Assembly on the Strategic Plan for Assuring Timely Access to
When Supports Say ‘No’: The Crisis of Exclusion in Profound Autism
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly For many learners in the Firefly Autism community, attempting to access supports and services outside of Firefly comes with an enormous amount of fear and
The State of Autism Diagnostics in Colorado
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly At Firefly Autism, families over the years have often shared with us the challenges they’ve faced accessing autism evaluations in Colorado, such as waitlists stretching
Vaccines and Autism: Why Simplistic Narratives Fail Us
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly A recent Healthier Colorado survey conducted in 2025 by Magellan Strategies found that 31% of Coloradans believe vaccines may cause autism in children. This comes
Framing the Concept of Access Barriers in Autism Care
Written by Dr. Amanda Kelly Autism rates continue to rise, with the CDC recently reporting 1 in 31 children are now diagnosed in the United States each year, up from
New Clinical Training Center Opens at Firefly Headquarters
Firefly Autism is excited to unveil its brand-new Clinical Training Center at our Denver headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to support the ongoing education of staff, interns, and behavioral
Firefly Partners with Local Schools for Inclusive Learning Programs
Firefly Autism has entered into partnerships with several Colorado school districts to provide in-school consultations, teacher training, and inclusive learning plan development. This collaboration aims to improve classroom experiences for
Firefly Launches First-Ever Adult Social Group Curriculum
Recognizing the gap in adult autism services, Firefly Autism has launched a structured social group program for adults 21+. The curriculum focuses on building interpersonal skills, managing employment challenges, and
Laugh Yourself Blue Raises Over $250,000 for Autism Programs
This year’s Laugh Yourself Blue gala was our most successful yet! With over 400 attendees and powerful performances, the event raised more than $250,000 to support Firefly’s expanding programs. From
