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Autism Resources in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Fairbanks North Star County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is home to Fairbanks, Alaska's second-largest city. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital provides some evaluation services, but families needing comprehensive autism evaluations typically travel to Anchorage or Seattle. PARENTS Inc. (AK PTI) provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Alaska's HCBS waiver and Infant Learning Program support eligible residents. Telehealth is essential given the region's geographic isolation.
Provider directory
Local Providers12 providers in Fairbanks North Star County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Fairbanks
Arctic Pathways, LLC
Psychological testing practice at 250 Cushman Street, Suite 3E, Fairbanks AK 99701. Specializes in ASD evaluation for children and adolescents starting around age 3. Also evaluates ADHD, mood/anxiety, and FASD. Note: as of April 2026 the practice reports very high referral volume and recommends calling ahead to confirm wait times.
Source: https://www.arcticpathways.com/
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital — Pediatric Services
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is Interior Alaska's primary hospital and the main entry point for developmental and autism evaluations in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Families needing comprehensive autism evaluations are often referred to Anchorage or Seattle Children's Hospital.
Interior Alaska's main hospital. Telehealth consultation with UAA Center for Human Development can supplement limited local specialty care.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Fairbanks
Infant Learning Program — Fairbanks
Alaska's Infant Learning Program (ILP) is the state's Part C Early Intervention program. The Fairbanks ILP office serves children birth to 3 years old in the Interior Alaska region with developmental services including speech, OT, and developmental therapy delivered in-home or in community settings.
FREE for eligible children under IDEA Part C. Call early — wait lists are common across Alaska.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Fairbanks
ABA Connect Alaska — Fairbanks
ABA therapy services in Fairbanks offering in-home and clinic-based sessions for children with autism. One of the few dedicated ABA providers serving Interior Alaska. Alaska Medicaid and most commercial insurers cover ABA under the state's autism insurance mandate.
Alaska Medicaid (Denali KidCare) covers ABA. Commercial insurance must cover ABA under state law.
Fairbanks
Brown Bear Behavioral Consulting
In-home ABA provider based in Fairbanks (NPI 1871001719, active since 2018). Owner/BCBA Tracey Marie Howland. Serves Fairbanks, North Pole, Chena, Ester, Fox, Fort Wainwright, and Eielson AFB. Accepts Medicaid/TEFRA/Denali Kid Care, Tricare, and private insurance. Ages 0–19+.
Source: https://npino.com/behavior-analyst/1871001719-brown-bear-behavioral-consulting/
Fairbanks
Step-In Autism Services — Fairbanks Center
ABA clinic physically located in Fairbanks offering comprehensive intervention, focused intervention, consultation, and behavioral sleep treatment. Uses a 'family-style ABA' natural-setting approach with BCBAs and RBTs. Founded 2010 specifically to serve Fairbanks families who had no local ABA access.
Source: https://stepinautism.com/about-us/alaska-center/
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Fairbanks
Talkabout Inc.
Pediatric speech-language pathology and occupational therapy clinic at 1327 Kalakaket Street, Fairbanks AK 99709. In business over 20 years; explicitly lists Autism Treatment as a focus area. One-on-one sessions; multiple certified SLPs and OTs on staff.
Source: https://www.talkaboutinc.com/
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Fairbanks
Building Blocks Rehab
Outpatient pediatric rehabilitation clinic at 398 Hamilton Ave, Fairbanks AK 99701. Offers occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy for children. OT specialty areas include Therapeutic Listening and sensory integration approaches relevant to autism. Founded 2005 to serve Interior Alaska families.
Source: https://www.bbrehabak.com/
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Fairbanks · multi-county
Counseling Collective of Alaska
Group practice at 3550 Airport Way, Suite 3, Fairbanks AK 99709. Lists autism as a specialty area alongside trauma-informed and person-centered care. Serves all ages, in-person and telehealth. Free 15-minute consultation available.
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/counseling-collective-of-alaska-fairbanks-ak/1076342
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Fairbanks
Autism Society of Alaska — Fairbanks Chapter
The Fairbanks-area chapter of the Autism Society of Alaska. Peer support meetings, family events, and resource sharing for families in the Fairbanks North Star Borough and surrounding Interior communities.
Check website for current meeting schedule. Many families connect via the statewide online community.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
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.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Fairbanks North Star County.
School & special education
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District — Special Education
Fairbanks is the second-largest city in Alaska.
Services & benefits
- Alaska DHSS — Fairbanks North Star DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Fairbanks North Star Borough waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Alaska DHSS — Fairbanks North Star DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Fairbanks North Star Borough waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Alaska DHSS — Fairbanks North Star DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Fairbanks North Star Borough waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Fairbanks North Star 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.
Communities served
Cities in Fairbanks North Star County
Serving families across Fairbanks North Star County including Fairbanks, North Pole, College, Salcha, Two Rivers, Badger, Farmers Loop, Lemeta, Aurora and Hamilton Acres and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Alaska.
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