Mesa Police Department recently became the first police department to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. The designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), requires officers to complete training and commit to ongoing programs to better equip officers to better understand and communicate with autistic individuals or those with sensory sensitivities when encountering them in the community.
Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, a year-round, indoor water park in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification demonstrates the park’s commitment to ongoing autism awareness training to help staff provide a welcoming environment for visitors on the autism spectrum. The park will also receive an onsite review provided by IBCCES, which includes sensory guides for rides and recommendations to ensure every guest experience is as positive as possible.
Scientific Center for Autism and Developmental Disorder (SCADD) is the first center of its kind to become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This designation is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) to organizations that complete autism-specific training and certification through IBCCES.
Speech-Language Pathologists don’t always receive in-depth training specific to autism and other cognitive disorders throughout their education, which is why autism certification can be so helpful for many SLPs.
Many Speech Therapists became an SLPs because they want to be able to help children. A CAS credential is meant to help SLPs and other health care professionals be better prepared to serve individuals on the autism spectrum in a variety of ways, in turn making them a resource for teachers, parents, and co-workers alike.
Hear from Vikram Pagpatan, an occupational therapist and assistive technology evaluator, explain the benefits of his Certified Autism Specialist training and certification when working with patients in remote settings.
Our friends at Swim Angelfish, an adaptive swim program have developed a free video series filled with training and tips to assist individuals with autism and other cognitive disorders in the water.
