Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) 
Industry Standards for Professionals Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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International Institute of Education Standards, (IIES) specializes in affordable certification and continuing education compliance standards used by state licensing boards.

The Certified Autism Specialist certification  recognizes professionals who specialize in autism and that have attended professional development experiences from a creditable autism education provider. The strict guidelines require a master's degree, career experience in the area of autism and 14 continuing education hours every two years from workshops, conferences or online programs.
 

 
The CAS mark,
as used by authorized persons, certifies that the professional has met the certification qualifications.  The CAS mark represents and includes education, experience, career review and continuing education which enhances the individual's qualifications, advanced knowledge and practice.

CEU's
CEU's are accepted from all qualifying continuing education workshops, conferences or university programs in the U.S.
  
Certifying Body: International Institute of Education Standards, Inc. (IIES). 
IIES is an independant, non-profit certifying intity. Our certifications are based on the high standards used by state licensing boards.  IIES is recognized by licensing boards, universities  and worldwide organizations such as Heartbeat International, USAAA, Future Horizons and others. 

 

What's the difference between a Certification and Certificate? 

What is a Certification?

A certification is an affordable way to demonstrate professional creditability. A true certification is issued from an accrediting third party, requires pre-qualifications and requires continuing education in order to  maintain ones certification credentials. (ie. CAS)


What is a Certificate? Certificate programs do not have the same recognition as a certification. This is because they are a one time training module that anyone can enroll in and do not require continued education. Certificate programs can typically be attended to renew a certification or license.