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

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IBCCES offers a number of online training and certification programs for healthcare professionals to provide best practices, up-to-date training, and professional recognition.

Autism Certifications

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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, AOTA and APTA-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 autism certifications are also available in Spanish or Arabic

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See Registration Info For AC Program

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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 autistic individuals
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

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. The program is designed to give professionals specific information on behavior techniques and information 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 Registration Fee: $875

(Includes training, certification + exam for bundle price which includes pre-requisite (CAS) certification and advanced program)

AAC Registration Fee: $555

(Includes training, certification + exam for bundle price which includes pre-requisite (AC) certification and advanced program)

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

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