County resource guide
Autism Resources in Aleutians East County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Aleutians East County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Aleutians East Borough encompasses remote communities along the Alaska Peninsula including King Cove and Cold Bay. This extremely remote region has virtually no local autism-specific services; families rely on telehealth and travel to Anchorage for any specialized evaluation. PARENTS Inc. provides free statewide PTI advocacy.
Provider directory
Local Providers5 providers in Aleutians East County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Sand Point
Providence Alaska Medical Center — Referral Hub for Aleutians East
The Aleutians East Borough (Sand Point, King Cove, Cold Bay, False Pass) sits on a chain of remote Aleutian islands accessible only by ferry and small plane. Comprehensive autism evaluations require flying to Anchorage (~800+ miles). Providence Alaska Medical Center is the statewide referral hub. Community Health Aides in village clinics can initiate screening and help coordinate Anchorage referrals.
One of the most remote borough governments in the US. All specialist care requires air travel to Anchorage. Telehealth is the only realistic ongoing option for most services.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Sand Point
Alaska Early Intervention — Infant Learning Program (Aleutians East)
Alaska's Part C Early Intervention program serves children birth to 3 across the state including the Aleutians East Borough. Given the extreme remoteness, services are delivered primarily through telehealth and family coaching with periodic in-person visits when travel is feasible. FREE for eligible children.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Telehealth delivery is standard for this borough. Contact the statewide EI program to identify your local coordinator.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Sand Point
ABA Telehealth — Alaska Behavioral Health (Serving Aleutians East)
No in-person ABA therapy exists in the Aleutians East Borough. Anchorage-based BCBAs can provide telehealth parent training and behavior consultation to families in Sand Point, King Cove, and other island communities. Alaska Medicaid covers ABA telehealth. PARENTS, Inc. can help identify telehealth ABA providers.
Telehealth parent training is the primary behavioral support model for this extremely remote borough. Medicaid telehealth coverage applies.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Sand Point
Autism Society of Alaska — Statewide Support
The Autism Society of Alaska provides statewide peer support and online community connections for families in extremely remote areas including the Aleutians East Borough. Online parent communities are the primary support option for island families.
Online communities are the primary support for Aleutians East families. Check the statewide website for virtual events.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Sand Point
PARENTS, Inc. — Alaska PTI (Statewide)
PARENTS, Inc. is Alaska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center, serving all Alaskans statewide including the most remote Aleutians East communities. Free IEP advocacy, special education rights information, and one-on-one support by phone and telehealth. An essential resource for island families far from any specialist.
FREE statewide PTI. Phone and telehealth support are standard for remote communities. Call early — PARENTS, Inc. is the most important first contact for any AK family.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Aleutians East County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Alaska.
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