April 2 is Autism Awareness Day, the movement has sparked improvements for children and adults who are considered neurodivergent but there are still disparities.
The San Diego location in Chula Vista was the first theme park in the world to open with the certification in 2022. The park announced its recertification and additional amenities at its San Diego and Philadelphia locations on Tuesday, during National Autism Acceptance Month.International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.
More than 80% of staff at Certified Autism Centers need to be trained and certified to work with autistic individuals, and the location as a whole must be committed to serving people with autism.
Sesame Place has sensory guides that note how people with sensory processing issues could experience each of the five senses on every ride and attraction. An online guide also explains theSesame Place San Diego has sensory guides for every ride and attraction to explain how someone with sensory processing issues might be affected.The park also has two quiet rooms to provide guests with a break from stimulation when needed.
In addition to the quiet rooms, Sesame Place has"low sensory areas" that are designed to be less busy than the rest of the park, but not as calm as the quiet rooms. The park offers noise-canceling headphones for visitors who have sensitivity to noise. A spokesperson told CBS 8 that the park is working with IBCCES to add even more programs and resources this year.For Autism Acceptance Month in April, Sesame Place parks in both San Diego and Philadelphia are giving visitors free Sesame Street books that relate to challenges and experiences autistic children may face. Before You Leave, Check This Out
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