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Autism Providers in Fairbanks, Alaska
10 providers listed at an address in Fairbanks itself. For everyone who serves the wider area, see Fairbanks North Star County.
This page lists autism providers based in Fairbanks — the ones close enough to drive to. Many providers serve Fairbanks North Star County from neighboring towns, or by telehealth and in-home visits, and those appear on the county page rather than here.
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/
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.
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.
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
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.
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/
Not finding the right fit in Fairbanks?
18 more providers serve Fairbanks North Star County from outside Fairbanks — including telehealth and in-home services that do not depend on how far you can drive.
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