IBCCES offers a number of certification programs for healthcare professionals to inform them of the most recent research and best practices in the fast-changing field of caring for people with autism and special needs.
This page shows the differences between the different certification programs so each person can find the program that is right for their goals and position.
Click a certification above to skip to that certification below.
Healthcare providers and licensed professionals worldwide are seeing the benefits that come from becoming certified for Autism and special needs. Enhanced credibility, greater parent/patient confidence, increased funding opportunities, and reduced risk of litigation are just a few of the benefits of training and certification from IBCCES.
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) is recognized as the leader in continuing education in special needs across the world.
We have outlined the core competencies for each certification program as well as the requirements for applying to help make it easier to find the program that is right for you.
Certified Autism Specialist
Autism Certificate
Our Certified Autism Specialist™ and Autism Certificates are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals who have cognitive disorders (including autism) as a part of their scope of work. These certificates focus on the latest research and best practices in the following areas related to autism and other cognitive disorders: an overview of autism, behavior of people on the autism spectrum, IEP and program development, early childhood education, approaches and strategies for parent communication, and comorbidity with relation to autism and other cognitive disorders.
| Certified Autism Specialist | Autism Certificate | ||
| Degree | Masters | Bachelors | None |
| Years of Experience | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Topical CEU Hours* (included in program) |
14 | 14 | 14 |
| Registry Fee | $495 | $495 | $295 |
| Renewal Fee | $199 | $199 | $149 |
| Topical CEU for Renewal* (included if needed) |
14 | 14 | 14 |
*CEUs must match the competencies for that certificate program.
Contact IBCCES to for accepted CEUs.
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Common CAS Applicants Include:
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Common AC Applicants Include:
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Amanda Schleicher, OT, CAS
Obtaining the CAS credential will help me both professionally and personally. As an OT who works with a large population of students with autism within a school setting, and as a mom of a son who is autistic, advancing my knowledge of autism will help me to better understand and support the students I serve, their families and caregivers, and my family by utilizing the most appropriate, evidence-based, and up-to-date information available.
Advanced Certified
Autism Specialist
Advanced Autism
Certificate
Our Advanced Certified Autism Specialist and Advanced Autism Certificates are for practitioners looking to increase their knowledge and expertise in the field of behavioral therapy. The content of the courses was developed under the guidance of certified behavioral therapists and other professionals with clinical behavioral experience, so you can be guaranteed that you are learning from highly trained experts with extensive practical knowledge and experience.
The training and certification is designed to help healthcare professionals successfully implement behavioral programming in the home, center, school, or community environments. During the course, you will be able to implement what you learn immediately to see how the training is making you a stronger practitioner.
As an added benefit, the ACAS is approved for Medicaid reimbursement in some states, including Texas.
| Advanced Certified Autism Specialist | Advanced Autism Certificate | ||
| Degree | Masters | Bachelors | None |
| Years of Experience | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Topical CEU Hours* (included in program) |
21 | 21 | 21 |
| Registry Fee | $669 | $669 | $469 |
| Renewal Fee | $299 | $299 | $249 |
| Topical CEU for Renewal* (included if needed) |
21 | 21 | 21 |
| Prerequisite | CAS | CAS | AC |
| Package (includes prerequisite certification) |
$875 | $875 | $555 |
*CEUs must match the competencies for that certificate program.
Contact IBCCES to for accepted CEUs.
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Common Roles for ACAS Applicants Include:
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Common Roles for AAC Applicants Include:
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