The American Wellness Center (AWC) earns the prestigious Certified Autism Center™️ (CAC) designation, a credential awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This certification reinforces AWC’s commitment to delivering specialized, compassionate care for autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals.
. “Becoming an Autism Certified Center™ strengthens our mission to provide compassionate, specialized care and support for neurodiverse individuals in our community,” says Dr. Muhammad Tahir, consultant psychiatrist, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, founder & medical director at American Wellness Center.
Located in Dubai Healthcare City, AWC is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare facility specializing in mental and medical health services across 20 specialties. Since its founding in 2016, AWC has established itself as a trusted provider of confidential, ethical, and evidence-based healthcare, with a team of over 59 western-qualified clinicians delivering comprehensive support for patients of all ages.
As part of its commitment to inclusivity, AWC offers specialized services to support autistic and sensory-sensitive individuals, including the Play Attention Program, noise-canceling headphones, low-sensory areas, a fully equipped occupational therapy room, and dietary accommodations guided by a western-qualified dietitian. Additionally, AWC provides fidget tools such as stress balls, pop-it toys, and therapeutic putty to aid self-regulation, a sensory-friendly dental setup designed for heightened sensitivities, and an in-house pharmacy offering nutritional supplements tailored to individual dietary needs.
“By prioritizing autism training and inclusive practices, the American Wellness Center is setting a higher standard for accessibility in healthcare,” says Myron Pincomb, CEO and board chairman of IBCCES. “Their dedication to improving experiences for autistic individuals is commendable, and we are proud to support them in this journey.”
To enhance the visibility of their services and accessible offerings, AWC is also listed on the IBCCES Accessibility App directory, which is free for users to download. Through the directory, users are able to view the center’s location, the accommodations they offer and their address, contact information and hours of operation. This app provides individuals with information and resources related to finding certified organizations and sensory-friendly spaces, as well as navigating public locations. By connecting users to locations worldwide, employment opportunities, and access to several other accessibility resources, the app helps individuals with disabilities better navigate life and get the most out of daily activities.
For over two decades, IBCCES has been the global leader in autism, sensory, and neurodiversity training and certification, serving healthcare, education, public safety, travel, and corporate sectors. Organizations that achieve the Certified Autism Center™️ (CAC) designation are listed on CertifiedAutismCenter.com and the IBCCES Accessibility App, a free resource that helps individuals locate autism-friendly services worldwide.
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 American Wellness Center
The American Wellness Center, based in Dubai Healthcare City, is a premier multidisciplinary healthcare provider specializing in mental health, neurology, and comprehensive medical services. Since 2016, AWC has been at the forefront of confidential, ethical, and evidence-based care, serving patients of all ages with a commitment to excellence and inclusivity.
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.
