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What We Do
We believe in…
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Utilizing culturally competent, evidence-based practices to enhance education
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Empowering autistic individuals
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Supporting autistic individuals of all ages, stages, and abilities
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Making resources available to all
Our Mission
We strive to increase understanding and support for autistic Alaskans of all ages.
We provide free autism resources, information, and training. Our specialists can help to connect you to the service providers that may best fit you our your child's needs.
Land Acknowledgment
AARC services are brought to you on the traditional lands of Alaska's indigenous people.
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With gratitude and respect, we recognize the contributions and perspectives of those who came before us.
Meet the Team
Autumn Holt, M. Ed.
Autism Resource Specialist
This is Autumn’s third year as an Autism Resource Specialist with the Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC). Autumn graduated from the University of Central Florida (UCF) with an M.Ed. in Exceptional Student Education. She earned a graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders from UCF. Autumn is in her second year of coursework toward her Ph.D. at Grand Canyon University. She has seventeen years of experience in special education including teaching at Barrow High School in Utqiagvik.
Kelly Maki
Autism Resource Specialist
Kelly comes with over 20 years of experience working in the profession of Education. This includes as a classroom Special Education Teacher, Instructional Coach, Professional Development Facilitator, and school Administrator in public schools. She has her Masters in Special Education and Educational Leadership. Kelly has been a resident of Alaska since 2016 after moving from Florida. In her spare time, she likes to go kayaking, fishing (especially ice fishing), and cooking savory dishes. She believes in person first thinking and celebrates individuality to determine the most appropriate interventions and tools to support all learners.
AARC specialists are passionate about promoting autism inclusion and education throughout the state of Alaska.
