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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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MARCH 2019
T
heme parks can be a
ton of fun for kids,
but can also pose a
challenge for children
with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. The parks
can be loud, overstimulating, and
overwhelming. Now, Aquatica
Orlando — SeaWorld’s water park
— has become an official certified
autism center, offering expanded
services to help every child have the
best experience possible.
In conjunction with the International
Board of Credentialing and
Continuing Education Standards
(IBCCES), Aquatica completed a
staff-wide autism sensitivity and
awareness training as well as an onsite
review of the park property and guest
experience. The completion of this
process allows Aquatica to designate
itself as a Certified Autism Center
(CAC) as distinguished by IBCCES
— the first waterpark in the world to
receive such a distinction.