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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.

Ages 2–18In-home(907) 374-5222

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+.

MedicaidIn-home814-580-8260

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.

Ages 0–18Telehealth(907) 452-8181

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.

Ages All ages

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.

Telehealth907-531-5991

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.

Ages Birth–3Accepting new patientsIn-home(907) 456-4012

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.

See all Fairbanks North Star County providers

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