Autistic individuals are 52 times more likely to visit a doctor or therapist and are 4 to 8 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Providers within the healthcare sector must be prepared to assist autistic individuals and their families and caregivers. IBCCES offers specialized autism training and certification designed specifically for healthcare providers and facilities.
The Importance of Autism Training & Certification For Healthcare Providers & Facilities
- Autistic people interact with and perceive the world differently, and healthcare appointments are an important place for doctors, nurses, and therapists to understand those differences so that autistic individuals can receive the highest quality care.
- Lack of knowledge about autism and other sensory disorders can lead to easily avoidable situations that can create sensory overload for a patient, leading to bad patient experiences and causing delays in administering the proper care for the patient.
- With proper training, many of these potentially problematic situations can be avoided. Specialized autism training ensures that all healthcare providers will be educated on how best to act to resolve issues as quickly and effectively as possible.
- Autism training and certification at the individual and facility level help to ensure positive patient outcomes for patients with autism, their families, and for other patients within the healthcare system.
