Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health Continues Commitment to Inclusive Healthcare Through Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Renewal

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) renews the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation for the Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. To maintain the credential, at least 80% of the children’s hospital’s patient-facing staff completed updated training designed to enhance their ability to support, assist, and care for all children, especially autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals and their families.  Continue Reading →

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Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s Adult Emergency Department Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation

The Robert and Joan Campbell Adult Emergency Department at Saint Peter’s University Hospital has achieved certification as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive care for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory sensitivities. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, which includes the Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric Emergency Department, is also a Certified Autism Center™.

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Accessibility Takes Center Orbit: Ric & Jean Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University Achieves Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ Designation

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Centerâ„¢ (CAC) to the Ric & Jean Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University, recognizing its efforts to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all visitors, including autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. To earn the certification, planetarium staff completed autism and sensory training to equip them with a deeper understanding of autism and provide knowledge of best practices to welcome, support, and include autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals. The project was funded by a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Department Recognized as a Certified Autism Centerâ„¢

Inclusive training focuses on treating children with autism and supports the family unit making care more accessible and less intimidating

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Department in the Goryeb Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This designation is awarded to organizations whose team members have accomplished autism-specific training that provides the supportive skills and resources to bring the best experience possible to every child who enters the hospital. Continue Reading →

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