Special Needs and Autism Community Centre (SAC) officially becomes the first Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) in Pakistan, recognized by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification reinforces SAC’s commitment to providing specialized support and world-class therapies for autistic individuals and those with developmental differences.
“To earn the Certified Autism Center™ designation is a significant milestone for SAC, highlighting our dedication to advancing autism care in Pakistan,” says Linta Khan, CEO of SAC, a Certified Autism Specialist™ from IBCCES with over 10 years of experience in the field. “We are honored to collaborate with IBCCES, a globally recognized organization, in our mission to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for autistic individuals and their families.”
To achieve this certification, at least 80% of SAC’s staff completed comprehensive autism training provided by IBCCES. This specialized training equips professionals with the expertise needed to better support autistic individuals and those with sensory sensitivities.
As a leading multidisciplinary center, SAC provides a wide range of therapies, including behavior therapy, sensory therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, and special education services—ensuring a holistic and personalized approach to autism support.
With the Certified Autism Center™️ designation, SAC continues to set a high standard for autism support and inclusive care in Pakistan. This achievement reflects SAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that individuals with autism receive specialized, evidence-based support, empowering them to reach their full potential.
“Special Needs Autism Center’s achievement of becoming a Certified Autism Center™ ️ is a significant milestone in advancing inclusive care in Pakistan,” says Myron Pincomb, CEO and board chairman of IBCCES. “By prioritizing specialized training and inclusive practices, these organizations are setting a benchmark for quality care, ensuring that every individual receives the support they deserve.”
For more than two decades, IBCCES has been a leader in providing autism, sensory and neurodiversity training and certification for professionals worldwide, including those in healthcare, education, public safety, travel, and corporate sectors. As the only credentialing board offering these programs, IBCCES provides training from subject matter experts and autistic self-advocates, along with long-term support, continuous learning, onsite reviews, and renewal requirements to ensure continued growth and lasting impact.
To further support inclusivity efforts, SAC will be featured on the IBCCES Accessibility App, which is free to download. This app provides individuals with a variety of disabilities real-time guidance on certified destinations, sensory-friendly spaces, and tailored recommendations. By connecting users to accessible locations worldwide, the app helps ensure seamless, enjoyable experiences for everyone.
IBCCES also provides access to resources such as CertifiedAutismCenter.com and AutismTravel.com, free online tools for families that list certified locations and professionals. Each organization listed on the site has met Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) requirements.
About SAC
Special Needs and Autism Community Centre (SAC) is a pioneering institution in Pakistan, dedicated to providing comprehensive therapies and services under one roof for individuals with autism, special needs, and developmental delays. With a multidisciplinary approach and a commitment to excellence, SAC continuously strives to enhance autism care. Looking ahead, SAC is set to introduce Hippotherapy by 2025, further solidifying its position as an innovator in therapeutic interventions.
About IBCCES
Delivering the global standard for training and certification in the fields of autism, neurodiversity, and accessibility – IBCCES provides a series of certification programs that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. For over two decades, IBCCES has been a global leader, setting the industry standard in autism and cognitive differences training. IBCCES works in over 111 countries and provides training in 8 languages, and its programs have been recognized around the world as the leading benchmark in training and certification.
In addition to individual certification programs, IBCCES partners with cities, destinations, and organizations on initiatives like the Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) and Autism Certified City™ (ACC), ensuring autistic and sensory-sensitive residents and visitors feel welcomed and safe. Destinations that achieve the CAD designation have completed a specialized program that ensures a multitude of recreation, hospitality and entertainment organizations have completed an autism and sensory-sensitivity training, certification and IBCCES facilities review process. The ACC designation expands on that program and includes IBCCES training and certification for the public safety, education, healthcare and workplace sectors.
IBCCES also created the Accessibility App, AutismTravel.com, and CertifiedAutismCenter.com – free resources for individuals with a variety of neurodiversities and disabilities, listing certified locations and connecting individuals to other resources and each other.
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