County resource guide
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. Alaska statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Craig
SEARHC — Craig Community Health Center
SEARHC operates the Craig Community Health Center serving the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Craig is the largest community on Prince of Wales Island, accessible by ferry from Ketchikan. Developmental screening can be initiated locally; comprehensive autism evaluations require the ferry to Ketchikan (~2–4 hours) or a flight to Ketchikan or Juneau.
Craig is the main hub on POW Island. Ferry access to Ketchikan makes specialist travel more feasible than many AK rural areas. SEARHC serves Alaska Native and all community members.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Craig
Alaska Early Intervention — Infant Learning Program (POW Island)
Alaska's Part C EI program serves children birth to 3 on Prince of Wales Island. Ketchikan ILP staff may cover this area with a combination of in-person visits and telehealth coaching. FREE for eligible children.
FREE under IDEA Part C. Ketchikan ILP office coordinates services for Prince of Wales Island families.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Craig
ABA Telehealth — Ketchikan / Anchorage BCBAs (Serving POW)
In-person ABA is not available on Prince of Wales Island. Telehealth ABA parent training from Ketchikan-area or Anchorage-based BCBAs is the primary behavioral support option. Alaska Medicaid covers ABA telehealth. Ketchikan's relative proximity makes it a practical travel destination for intensive services.
Ketchikan is accessible by ferry — some families travel for in-person ABA. Telehealth is the baseline. Ask PARENTS, Inc. for current referrals.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Craig
Autism Society of Alaska — SE Alaska Support
Prince of Wales-Hyder families can connect with the Autism Society of Alaska for online community support and statewide resources. Ketchikan-area events are occasionally accessible via ferry.
Online communities are the primary support. Ketchikan events accessible by ferry from Craig.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Craig
PARENTS, Inc. — Alaska PTI (Statewide)
PARENTS, Inc. provides free IEP advocacy to Prince of Wales-Hyder families by phone and telehealth. Families navigating the Craig City School District or other small island school systems benefit greatly from PARENTS, Inc.'s statewide expertise.
FREE. Phone and telehealth support. Essential resource for small, isolated island school communities.
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