6 Areas of Autism Competency
The IBCCES Board of Directors has approved 6 areas of autism competency for the CAS program.
Autism Overview
- Types of ASD, Signs and Symptoms, Characteristics, Red Flags
- Diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder
- Recognition of individual strengths in an individual with autism
- Treatment strategies for individuals with autism
Behavior
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Understand factors that influence behavior
- Positive behavior supports and intervention
- Crisis Intervention
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Program Development
- Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Specific Intervention and teaching strategies related to autism
- Assessment tools used to measure progress
- Various treatment strategies related to ASD (including, but not limited to: ABA type strategies, Floortime, RDI, TEACCH, etc.)
- Transition and adult supports
Early Childhood Identification
Parent Communication
Comorbities
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Nikki McRory, MA CCC-SLP, BCBA, CAS
The training provided is practical in that it is easily applied to my everyday practice. While I also tend to favor courses related to autism since that is a specific area of interest for me, the IBCCES training ensured that I stay abreast of the most current research and trends in the area of treatment for individuals on the spectrum.
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Elizy Smith, MHS, CCC-SLP, CAS
I am currently implementing what I have learned from the program into several of the schools in the district. I’m very excited that the teachers have been very receptive to using strategies and adaptations in their classrooms from my training.
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Navnit Kumar, MSc-SLP, CAS
The concepts I learned during the training included important tools to assess the children with autism and an understanding to see their issue as a whole rather than only speech-language difficulties. The certification has helped me set appropriate goals of a treatment plan, which in turn has lead to changes in behaviors as well. Moreover, it is helping me to guide parents to facilitate home bases activities in a better way.
- Increase positive outcomes.
- Become a resource with regard to best practices regarding autism.
- Independently verifiable listing on the international IBCCES public registry of certified professionals.
- Certification shows advanced knowledge of autism to parents, clients, and co-workers.
- Increases your opportunity for career advancement and increased earnings.
- Online format allows you to complete training at your own pace.
- Earn CEUs – training content through an ASHA-approved provider are available upon request
- Specialized certifications increase chance of district and hospital contracts.
- Assist in demonstrating compliance with special education law for school-based clients.
- Recognizes individuals who go above and beyond licensing standards.
Certified Autism Specialist: Requirements
- Master’s Degree & 2 years of experience in the field or a Bachelors degree & 10 years of experience in the field
- 14 autism-related CE hours: These hours can be earned through IBCCES training as a part of certification. Current applicable credit hours can be uploaded during the application process.
- Pass the competency exam
Autism Certificate: Requirements
- Currently employed in a setting that requires you to work or have contact with individuals with autism.
- 14 autism-related CE hours: These hours can be earned through IBCCES as a part of the certification. Current applicable credit hours can be uploaded in the application process.
- Pass the online competency exam
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