Helping Hands ABA Expands to Anchorage to Bring Compassionate Autism Services to Alaska Families
Contributed by Morgan Christopher
Helping Hands ABA, P.C., a nationally accredited provider of Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA) therapy, is excited to expand its services to Alaska with the launch of Helping Hands ABA Alaska, LLC, located in Anchorage. Founded in New York City, the agency is expanding west to meet the growing need for high-quality, compassionate autism services in one of the nation’s most underserved regions.
Recognized by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), Helping Hands ABA provides home-based and community ABA services that help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities achieve meaningful, lasting growth. The expansion to Anchorage stems from the organization’s mission to make individualized, evidence-based care accessible to families everywhere — regardless of geography.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
Helping Hands ABA is guided by the principles of Compassionate ABA, an approach that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and dignity in every interaction. Therapy is designed to not only improve behavior, communication, and learning, but to enhance overall quality of life for clients and their families.
Helping Hands ABA strives to make therapy a positive, supportive experience for both learners and their family. The agency focuses on meaningful progress for the child and family, not just data points and isolated behaviors.
Each treatment plan is customized by a licensed and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and implemented by trained Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Services are delivered in the home, community, or school to encourage real-world skill development and consistency across environments.
Comprehensive Services for Every Family
Helping Hands ABA offers a range of individualized supports for children, adolescents, and young adults, including comprehensive ABA therapy to build communication, daily living, and adaptive skills; parent and caregiver training that empowers families with tools to reinforce progress at home; social skills programs to improve peer interactions and emotional regulation; and behavior support and consultation with educators and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
By blending clinical expertise with empathy, Helping Hands ABA helps clients reach developmental milestones and gain confidence in navigating everyday life.
Building Local Capacity in Alaska
Alaska’s need for autism and developmental support services has grown steadily, yet families often face limited provider options and long wait times. Helping Hands ABA chose Anchorage as its first expansion site to bridge that gap and build long-term, community-based solutions.
In addition to direct services, the company is investing in Alaska’s professional workforce through its sister organization, Advance RBT Solutions. This initiative offers an in-house, 40hour RBT training program that meets state requirements, national certification standards, and provides hands-on supervision and competency assessments.
The program — available online, via Zoom, and in person — helps aspiring technicians gain the skills they need to join the field of behavior analysis. By training local professionals, Helping Hands ABA hopes to strengthen the availability and sustainability of ABA services throughout Alaska.
A Collaborative Approach to Care
Helping Hands ABA believes that meaningful progress happens when everyone works together — families, clinicians, educators, and the broader community. The Anchorage office will collaborate with local schools, rehabilitation counselors, and family organizations to create a network of support around each individual served.
“We see this expansion as a partnership with the Anchorage community,” a Helping Hands ABA spokesperson added. “We’re here to listen, to learn, and to provide compassionate, high-quality care that fits the needs of local families.”
A Step Forward for Alaska Families
For Alaska parents seeking autism services, the arrival of Helping Hands ABA offers renewed hope and access to consistent, compassionate care close to home. Families can expect shorter wait times, flexible scheduling, and individualized plans that prioritize their child’s unique goals and strengths.
From early learners developing first words to teenagers preparing for adulthood, Helping Hands ABA supports every stage of growth with respect, empathy, and expertise. The agency’s expansion to Anchorage is not just about geography — it’s about bringing help and hope where it’s needed most.
Helping Hands ABA invites families, educators, and local professionals to connect, learn more about services, or explore career opportunities by emailing hiring@helpinghandsaba.com or intake@helpinghandsaba.com. Together, the agency and the Anchorage community can continue to make a difference — one helping hand at a time.