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Sesame Place San Diego opens as a Certified Autism Center
Sesame Place San Diego is now the first theme park in the city to open as a Certified Autism Center (CAC).
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) granted the CAC designation which verifies complete staff-wide training and certification.
Sesame Place San Diego also underwent an on-site review by IBCCES to provide additional insights and recommendations to enhance accessibility, including creating sensory guides for rides and attractions.
“Sesame Place is a theme park designed for families with kids of all ages regardless of any special needs,” said Jim Lake, Sesame Place Park President.
“This certification allows us to continue the legacy that Sesame Place Philadelphia began years ago becoming the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center.”
As a Certified Autism Center, Sesame Place San Diego commits to ongoing staff training skills, temperament, and expertise to interact with all families and autistic individuals.
Training focuses on sensory awareness, environment, communication, motor and social skills, program development, emotional awareness, and a comprehensive autism competency exam.
The autism training must be taken every two years in order to maintain the certification.
Helpful pre-visit planning resources are available on the park’s website, including a sensory guide developed by IBCCES.
This sensory guide makes it easier for parents to plan activities that satisfy their child’s specific needs and accommodations by outlining the degree to which an attraction or ride may impact the five senses.
For more than 20 years, IBCCES has been overseeing autism certification for healthcare, education, and corporate professionals.
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