IBCCES provides research-based, position-specific training and certification programs to help therapists, healthcare providers, and support staff to better understand individuals with cognitive disorders, as well as earn specialized credentials and professional recognition. IBCCES programs also meet federal funding requirements for CARES stimulus funding.

IBCCES offers a number of certification programs for providers such as SLPs, OTs, mental health professionals, behavior therapists, and other professionals who work with individuals with autism or other cognitive disorders.

Autism Certifications

Autism Certifications

The Certified Autism Specialist™(CAS) and Autism Certificate (AC) certifications are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals who have autism. These 14 CE training and certification programs focus on best practices in the following areas: (ASHA and AOTA-approved training modules available):

- Autism Overview
- Behavior
- IEP and Program Development
- Early Childhood Identification
- Parent Communication
- Comorbidities

CAS Certification + Exam:$495 | AC Certification + Exam:$295

*Our Certified Autism Specialist certification is available in Spanish or Arabic upon request

See If You Are Eligible For The CAS Credential

See If You Are Eligible For The CAS (Spanish)

See If You Are Eligible For The AC Credential

See If You Are Eligible For The AC (Spanish)

Additional Information

Autism Certification Requirements

Requirements	Certified Autism Specialist	Autism Certificate
Degree + Experience	Bachelors + 10 years experience -OR- Masters + 2 years experience	Must currently (or soon to) be providing services to individuals with autism
CE hours (training content included with program)	14	14
Certification Fee (includes training, exam + credential)	$495	$295
Renewal Fee (every 2 years)	$199	$149

Who Can Benefit From Autism Certifications?

Speech Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Behavior Therapists
Mental Health Professionals
Physical Therapists
Psychologists
Clinical Social Workers
Licensed Professional Counselors
Nurses

Dentists
Hospital staff
Techs
Childcare Directors
First Responders
Medical Assistants
Clinic Staff

Teletherapy Certifications

Teletherapy Certifications

The Board Certified Telepractice Specialist™(BCTS) and Telepractice Facilitator Certificate™(TFC) are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals virtually. These 8 CEU or 5 CEU training and certification programs are meant for speech therapists, occupational therapists, mental health professionals, and facilitators of virtual therapy services. Training content for these certifications focus on:

- Introduction to telepractice
- Environment
- Technology
- Licensing & compliance
- Facilitation
- Scheduling
- Materials
- Assessment
- Introducing this model and working with stakeholders

BCTS Certification + Exam:$295 | TFC Certification + Exam:$199

See If You Are Eligible For The BCTS Credential

See If You Are Eligible For The TFC Credential

See If You Are Eligible For The Mental Health BCTS Credential

Additional Information

Teletherapy Certification Requirements

Requirements	Board Certified Telepractice Specialist	Telepractice Facilitator Certificate
Current Experience Level	Has successfully completed formal training from an accredited college or university to deliver therapy services to individuals	Currently working in the field as a therapy facilitator or other support
CE hours (training content included with program)	8	5
Certification Fee (includes training, exam + credential)	$295	$199
Renewal Fee (every 2 years, includes renewal training if needed)	$149	$99

Who Can Benefit From Teletherapy Certifications?

Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Counselors
Psychologists
Behavior Therapists
Mental Health Professionals

Paraprofessionals
Telehealth Facilitators
Childcare Teachers/Supervisors/Asst.
Directors
Autism organization volunteers

Advanced Autism Certifications

Advanced Autism Certifications

The Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (ACAS) and Advanced Autism Certificates (AAC) are for practitioners looking to increase their knowledge and expertise in the field of behavior intervention and ABA best practices. The program is designed to give professionals specific information on behavior techniques and other ABA-related information in order to incorporate these learnings into their day-to-day practice.

The 21 CEU ACAS and AAC certifications include training on the following topics:

- Behavior
- Behavior Contingency
- Ethics
- Discrete Trial Training

ACAS Certification + Exam:$875 | AAC Certification + Exam:$555

See If You Are Eligible For The ACAS Credential

See If You Are Eligible For The AAC Credential

Additional Information

Advanced Autism Certification Requirements

Requirements	Advanced Certified Autism Specialist	Advanced Autism Certificate
Degree + Experience	Bachelors + 10 years experience -OR- Masters + 2 years experience	Must currently (or soon to) be providing services to individuals with autism
Prerequisite for Advanced Certification	Must currently hold CAS credential (or purchase bundle)	Must currently hold AC crendential (or purchase bundle)
CE hours (training content included with program)	21	21
Certification Fee if Prerequisite is Met (includes training, exam + credential)	$669	$469
Renewal Fee (every 2 years)	$299	$249
Bundle Certification Package (includes prerequisite certification + advanced program)	$875	$555

Who Can Benefit From Advanced Autism Certifications?

Speech Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Psychologists
Physical Therapists
Behavioral Health Professionals
Physicians
Hospital staff

Early Intervention staff
Autism Organization Volunteers
Behavior Therapists
Medical Assistants
Techs
Mental Health Professionals

Certification Process

certification process

The need for training: feedback from parents

Tricia Sommerfeld, BCBA, LBS1, AC & BCTS
My IBCCES training has helped give me more background information (neurological and developmental) about individuals on the spectrum and has helped guide my Telehealth practice so that I can help others to reach those individuals we serve during remote learning.
Rajashree Srirangarajan, SLP, CAS
IBCCES’ training and certification gave me the confidence to share my expertise in the area of autism. Planning behavior modification strategies along with communication strategies.
Amanda Schleicher, Occupational Therapist, CAS
Due to COVID-19, school has been shut down, so providing OT services has looked quite a bit different. Having the knowledge from the CAS training has helped me to improve my rapport with the students with autism that I serve via virtual interactions. But, more so right now due to homeschooling, I’ve used the knowledge I’ve gained to more effectively educate, inform, and support the families of my students with autism so they can better interact with and support their children within their home environment.
Prudence Hatchett, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCATP, KLSC, ACAS
I have been fortunate enough in my career to combine my two passions, behavioral health and education. This credential allows others to trust in my abilities as a professional. I work directly with autistic persons, their families, and their teachers. Working in multiple environments, such as homes/offices/classrooms, allows me to reach a broader clientele which also helps them transfer their skills across environments.