Autism Resources in Anchorage County, Alaska

Anchorage

Providence Alaska Medical Center — Developmental Pediatrics

Autism and developmental evaluations at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska's largest hospital. The primary in-state evaluation option for Anchorage families. Many Alaska families also travel to Seattle Children's Hospital for specialized care given Alaska's extremely limited provider ecosystem.

Alaska's largest hospital. Many AK families travel to Seattle Children's for specialized evaluation — PARENTS (PTI) can help navigate.

Anchorage

Woods Neuropsychological Services, LLC

Private neuropsychology practice accepting pediatric and adult patients for autism and ADHD diagnostic evaluations. Dr. Rachel Woods has provided neuropsychological evaluations across Alaska since 2018. Located at 188 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 1110, Anchorage, AK 99503.

Source: https://www.woodsneuropsychologicalservicesllc.com/

Anchorage

Behavior Frontiers — Anchorage

In-home ABA therapy in Anchorage. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance under Alaska's ABA insurance mandate. One of the few ABA providers operating in Alaska.

Alaska requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy. ABA availability outside Anchorage is extremely limited.

Anchorage

Early Learning For Everyone (ELFE)

ABA therapy integrated with high-quality childcare across three Anchorage locations (UMED, South, Midtown). Specializes in teaching communication and social skills to young children with autism. Open Monday–Friday 7am–6pm.

Source: https://elfekids.com/

Anchorage

MethodWorks, LLC

Private ABA therapy clinic offering individualized, play-based ABA for children ages 2–5 diagnosed with autism. Also provides behavioral consultation and training for families and professionals. By appointment only.

Source: https://www.methodworks-ak.com/aba-therapy

Anchorage

Achieve Speech Therapy LLC

Boutique pediatric speech and language therapy clinic in midtown Anchorage. Therapists specialize in autism spectrum disorder communication goals, childhood apraxia of speech, and stuttering. Bilingual (Spanish) and teletherapy services available.

Source: https://www.achievespeechtherapyak.com/

Anchorage

Authentic Living, LLC

Occupational therapy practice serving neurodivergent adolescents and adults, including those with autism and ADHD. Focus on daily living skills, executive function, and independence. Also offers neurodivergent coaching and wellness services.

Source: https://www.authenticlivingot.com/

Anchorage

The Ability Group

Interdisciplinary pediatric clinic offering occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. Areas of expertise include sensory integration, AAC/assistive technology, feeding disorders, and early intervention. Staff have specific experience with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Source: https://www.abilitygroupak.com/about

Anchorage

Orion Behavioral Health Network

Private behavioral health clinic with an Anchorage office at 4050 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 108. Provides psychiatry and therapy for autistic individuals, focusing on communication skills, social connection, and independence. Also offers family counseling and parent education.

Source: https://www.obhn.org/autism

Anchorage

Autism Society of Alaska

Alaska's statewide autism chapter. Support groups, resource navigation, and family connections for Anchorage and across the state.

Anchorage · multi-county

PARENTS — Partners for Progress

Alaska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for Alaska families statewide. An exceptionally important resource given Alaska's vast geography and very limited specialized provider ecosystem.

FREE. Federally funded PTI. Alaska's most critical advocacy resource — the PTI is often the first and best call for any AK family.

Anchorage · multi-county

PARENTS, Inc. — Statewide PTI (Interior Region)

Alaska's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serves families statewide including Fairbanks North Star Borough. Provides free IEP support, special education advocacy, and training. PARENTS, Inc. is often the most important first call for Fairbanks families navigating the school system.

FREE statewide PTI. Serves Interior Alaska families remotely. Highly recommended first contact.

Anchorage

UAA Center for Human Development (Alaska UCEDD)

Alaska's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Provides consultation, training, and connection to resources across Alaska's uniquely challenging geographic and service landscape.

Alaska's UCEDD. Key for rural Alaska families — telehealth and community partner training are central to their mission.