County resource guide
Autism Resources in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kenai Peninsula County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Kenai Peninsula Borough encompasses Kenai, Soldotna, and Homer along the Cook Inlet. Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna provides some evaluation capacity. Families needing specialized autism evaluations typically travel to Anchorage. PARENTS Inc. provides free statewide IEP advocacy, and Alaska's Infant Learning Program serves young children. Telehealth supplements limited local provider availability.
Provider directory
Local Providers10 providers in Kenai Peninsula County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Soldotna
Central Peninsula Hospital — Pediatrics
Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna is the primary hospital for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Pediatric referrals here can begin the process toward developmental evaluation. Comprehensive autism evaluations typically require travel to Anchorage (~160 miles north) or telehealth with Anchorage specialists.
Anchorage-based evaluators (Providence, UAA CHD) are the nearest comprehensive diagnostic resource. Telehealth availability has improved access.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Soldotna
Infant Learning Program — Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula ILP serves children birth to 3 with developmental delays across the borough including Soldotna, Kenai, Homer, and Seward. Services are delivered in the home or natural environments as required under IDEA Part C.
FREE. Self-referrals accepted. The Kenai Peninsula is large — ILP staff travel across the borough.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Soldotna
Behavior Independence, LLC
ABA therapy and occupational therapy clinic in Soldotna serving children on the autism spectrum. Services include early intervention, school-age, and teen programs with BCBAs and a licensed OT. Accepts Medicaid.
Source: https://www.behaviorindependence.com/programs
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Soldotna
Kenai Peninsula Speech & Language Therapy
Speech-language services for children on the Kenai Peninsula including autism-related communication support, language delays, and AAC needs. The Homer and Soldotna areas have some private SLPs; more limited services exist in smaller communities like Seward and Seldovia.
Telehealth speech therapy is increasingly available and recommended for families in remote parts of the peninsula.
Kenai
Take Home Speech – Carma Shay, MA, CCC-SLP
Private speech-language pathology practice in Kenai specializing in autism and childhood apraxia of speech, plus feeding and swallowing therapy. Serves Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Nikiski, and Kasilof. Hanen-certified clinician.
Source: https://www.takehomespeech.com/about
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Soldotna
Kenai Kids Therapy
Pediatric clinic in Soldotna offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy for children ages 0–18, including those with autism. Uses sensory integration approaches and an interdisciplinary team model.
Source: https://www.kenaikidstherapy.com/services.html
Kenai
Kenai Peninsula Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services for children with autism and sensory processing needs on the Kenai Peninsula. OT availability on the peninsula is limited; telehealth consult and Anchorage referral are common supplements for families needing intensive sensory integration work.
OT is often the most scarce specialty on the Kenai Peninsula. Ask PARENTS, Inc. for current provider referrals.
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
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 Kenai Peninsula County.
School & special education
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District — Special Education
Kenai Peninsula Borough includes Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Seward.
Services & benefits
- Alaska DHSS — Kenai Peninsula DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Kenai Peninsula Borough waiver enrollment.
Adult services
- Alaska DHSS — Kenai Peninsula DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Kenai Peninsula Borough waiver enrollment.
Respite & support
- Alaska DHSS — Kenai Peninsula DD Services
Contact Alaska Division of Senior and Disabilities Services for Kenai Peninsula Borough waiver enrollment.
Helpful guides
Guides for Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula County
Serving families across Kenai Peninsula County including Soldotna, Kenai, Homer, Seward, Kodiak, Seldovia, Nikiski, Sterling, Funny River and Anchor Point and more.
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Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Alaska.
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