County resource guide
Kodiak Island County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Kodiak Island County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
6 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Kodiak
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center — Pediatrics
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is the only full-service hospital on Kodiak Island. Pediatric services can provide developmental screening and referrals, but comprehensive autism evaluations require flying to Anchorage (~1 hour). Telehealth with Anchorage specialists is increasingly available.
Kodiak is accessible by air and ferry. Full autism evaluations require Anchorage referral. Alaska Airlines flies Anchorage–Kodiak multiple times daily.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Kodiak
Infant Learning Program — Kodiak
The Kodiak ILP delivers Part C Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers birth to 3 across Kodiak Island. The program is the primary early intervention resource for island families and serves outlying communities as logistics allow.
FREE Part C services. A crucial local resource — Anchorage is the nearest alternative for specialized services.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Kodiak
ABA Telehealth — Anchorage Providers Serving Kodiak
In-person ABA therapy is not available on Kodiak Island. Anchorage-based ABA providers may offer telehealth consultation and parent training to Kodiak families. Alaska Medicaid covers telehealth ABA; contact PARENTS, Inc. for current referrals to ABA providers willing to serve Kodiak remotely.
No in-person ABA on Kodiak Island. Telehealth parent training is the primary ABA-based support. Some families fly to Anchorage for intensive services.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Kodiak
Kodiak Area Mental Health Center
The Kodiak Area Mental Health Center provides behavioral health services including support for children and families affected by autism and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and depression. One of the few mental health resources on the island.
Serves the entire Kodiak Island community. Telehealth may be available for remote island communities.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Kodiak
Kodiak Island Borough School District — Special Education
The Kodiak Island Borough School District provides special education services under IDEA for eligible students. School-based speech, OT, and behavioral support may be the most accessible therapy options for school-age children on Kodiak. Request an IEP evaluation in writing.
School-based services are often the most accessible therapy option on Kodiak. PARENTS, Inc. provides free support navigating the IEP process.
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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