County resource guide
Denali County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Denali County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Healy
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital — Referral Hub for Denali Borough
The Denali Borough (Healy, Cantwell) sits on the Parks Highway corridor near Denali National Park, about 2 hours south of Fairbanks. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the nearest specialist hub for comprehensive autism evaluations. Anchorage (~4 hours south) is the alternative. Telehealth with Fairbanks or Anchorage specialists is increasingly available.
Fairbanks (~2 hours north) is the nearest specialist hub. Parks Highway is paved and passable year-round making Fairbanks accessible compared to more remote AK areas.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Healy
Alaska Early Intervention — Infant Learning Program (Denali Borough)
Alaska's Part C EI program serves Denali Borough children birth to 3 with developmental delays. Fairbanks ILP staff cover this region. Services include in-home visits and telehealth coaching. FREE for eligible children.
FREE under IDEA Part C. The Fairbanks ILP office covers the Denali Borough. Staff travel the Parks Highway corridor.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Healy
ABA Telehealth — Fairbanks / Anchorage BCBAs (Serving Denali Borough)
In-person ABA therapy is not available in the Denali Borough. Telehealth ABA from Fairbanks or Anchorage BCBAs is the primary option. Some Fairbanks-based providers may offer in-person services to Healy families with travel. Alaska Medicaid and commercial insurance cover ABA telehealth.
Some Fairbanks BCBAs may travel to Healy (~2 hours) for in-person sessions. Ask when calling. Telehealth is the baseline option.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Healy
Autism Society of Alaska — Statewide Support
Denali Borough families can connect with the Autism Society of Alaska for statewide resources and online parent communities. Fairbanks-area chapter events are accessible for Healy families via the Parks Highway.
Fairbanks chapter events are accessible from Healy (~2 hours). Online communities are also active.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Healy
PARENTS, Inc. — Alaska PTI (Statewide)
PARENTS, Inc. serves Denali Borough families with free IEP advocacy and special education support. The Interior Alaska connection through Fairbanks makes phone and telehealth support practical for Healy and Cantwell families.
FREE statewide PTI. Denali Borough school families can also contact the Fairbanks area special education director for local school resources.
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