Autism centre receives renewal of its accreditation

MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development announced that the National Autism Centre has been renewed as an 'Accredited Autism Centre' by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in the United States.
'The renewal of the centre's international accreditation is not merely a technical measure to ensure quality. It represents a practical translation of the centre's vision to provide a comprehensive and accessible educational and rehabilitation environment that takes into account the individual needs of people with autism spectrum disorder and enables their integration into society. It is also an important step that reflects the Sultanate of Oman's efforts to improve care and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, building a society that places people and their quality of life at the heart of its development priorities,' said Dr Nadia al Ajmi, Director of the National Autism Centre.
Myron Pincomb, Chairman and CEO of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), praised the centre's efforts, emphasising that the renewal of the National Autism Centre's accreditation reflects a strategic and ongoing investment in the readiness of its staff and the quality of its operational processes.
The ministry indicated that the preparation phase for the renewal of accreditation included subjecting 64 technical and administrative staff to an intensive and specialised training course, followed by the first international AC certification exam, which resulted in a 100-per cent pass rate for technical staff.
The renewal reflects the Ministry of Social Development's efforts to consolidate the centre's position as a leading institution locally and globally and raise community confidence in the quality of specialised services provided to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This benefit is directly reflected in enhancing the professional readiness of staff by ensuring they receive the latest knowledge and evidence-based training.