Autism resources in
Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.

A statewide autism resource center where you can sit down with an autism specialist to understand your options and find local providers by age, location, and insurance. They also offer free trainings, downloadable resources, and family events.

Alaska's free statewide program for babies and toddlers birth to age 3 who may have a developmental delay or diagnosed condition. Evaluations and service coordination are always free, and a family can call the toll-free line to start a referral from anywhere in the state.

An interdisciplinary clinic with developmental-behavioral pediatricians, therapists, and behavior analysts who evaluate and support children with autism and developmental delays. Telehealth is available to reach families in rural Alaskan communities.

State-run clinics that bring autism and developmental screening, evaluation, and diagnosis to Alaska families living outside the Anchorage and Mat-Su areas. They serve children from about 10 months to 9 years, and your child's primary care provider can send a referral.

A hospital-based team that provides developmental evaluations for children under age 6, including for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Psychologists, speech pathologists, and therapists work together to help you understand your child's strengths and needs.

This Soldotna nonprofit is the Kenai Peninsula's local early-intervention program, offering free developmental screenings and in-home support for children from birth to age three. Their team can evaluate your child's motor, speech, learning, vision, and hearing and help you find the right next steps.

Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.

A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.

Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.

The state education department's special education office, with parent guides, procedural safeguards, and IEP resources explaining your rights under Alaska and federal law. A helpful reference when you want the official rules in writing.

Alaska's independent, federally funded protection & advocacy law firm providing free legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in the state, including special education rights. They can help when a school issue needs legal support.

Alaska's federally designated Parent Training & Information center, staffed mostly by parents of children with special needs, offering free help to understand your child's IEP, request evaluations, and prepare for school meetings statewide. If you're new to special education, this is a good first call.

This is the special education department for your local Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, handling IEPs, evaluations, Child Find, and Section 504 plans across peninsula schools. Reach out here first if you have questions about your child's services or your rights in the IEP process.

You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.

An Anchorage clinic (with an Eagle River location) providing speech, occupational, physical, and feeding therapy under one roof, including support for children with autism and sensory differences. Teletherapy is available for families who face distance, weather, or scheduling barriers.

A statewide agency that provides free resource, referral, and specialist support for autism and other low-incidence disabilities, and is the home of the Alaska Autism Resource Center. Their education specialists travel to work with children and families even in remote parts of the state.

The hospital-based rehab program serving Kenai and Soldotna provides speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy, with speech therapy commonly recommended after an autism diagnosis. A trusted local anchor with several clinic locations on the peninsula.

A family-oriented pediatric clinic in Soldotna that has served Kenai Peninsula children for over 20 years, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy for kids ages 0 to 18. A welcoming local option for the hands-on therapies many autistic children need.

A local nonprofit community health center in Soldotna offering children's therapy, case management, family therapy, and psychiatric care, with a 24-hour crisis line if things get overwhelming. A good starting point for behavioral and emotional support close to home.

ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.

A free statewide starting point that helps families figure out and apply for services like the Medicaid waiver, in-home care, respite, and other benefits, with local centers across Alaska. One call connects you to a specialist who does a pre-screening and points you to the right programs.

A tax-advantaged savings account that lets your child or family member with a disability save and invest for future needs without losing SSI, Medicaid, or other benefits. It's the state's official program and you can open an account online.

Alaska's IDD Waiver helps Medicaid-eligible kids and adults with autism or a developmental disability get support at home instead of in a facility, covering things like respite, day habilitation, and personal care. The state's Division of Senior & Disabilities Services can walk you through eligibility and the waitlist.

This Anchorage-based nonprofit program offers hourly and daily respite to give caregivers a break, plus supplemental grant assistance for families raising a child or adult with a disability. Support is home-based and family-centered.

A Soldotna-based nonprofit that has supported Kenai Peninsula families since 1981, providing waiver services like respite, in-home supports, and chore help so caregivers can catch their breath. They serve children, adults, and families right here on the peninsula.

The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.

The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.

Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community — including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.

A long-standing Alaska nonprofit offering respite, community and home supports, and family services designed around what each family actually needs. Their respite care gives your child fun, relaxed time with staff while the rest of the family gets a breather.

Year-round sports, training, and community events for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with local programs across the state. It's a warm, welcoming way for your child to build friendships, confidence, and belonging.

Hope has supported Alaskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1968, and its Kenai Community Center offers recreation, community groups, and respite that give caregivers a break. They also provide behavioral support for children with autism.

This Kenai Peninsula nonprofit runs TRAILS, an adaptive and inclusive recreation program for people of all abilities, and helps families with a disabled or developmentally disabled child connect to local services. Offices in Soldotna and Homer make it an easy in-person first stop.

The state office that runs Alaska's Medicaid waivers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including the adult waiver that can cover adult day services, respite, and supported living for those 21 and older. This is where you apply and join the DD registry.

Alaska's state vocational rehab agency helps teens and adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep good jobs, with services like career assessments, job coaching, training, and benefits counseling. Great first stop when your young adult is thinking about work.

A statewide council that supports transition-to-adulthood planning for youth with developmental disabilities, with tools and information on employment, education, and building a meaningful adult life. A good resource as your teen moves from school toward work and independence.

Alaska's state guardianship office provides public guardianship and conservatorship for adults who can no longer make certain decisions on their own, plus resources for families weighing guardianship options. Helpful when planning for an adult child who needs decision-making support.

A local nonprofit run by and for people with disabilities, the ILC connects families to long-term services, assistive technology, and transition programs that help young adults build employment and independence skills. Offices in Soldotna, Homer, and Seward serve communities across the peninsula.