El Paso water parks garner recognition as autism centers

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso’s water parks have been designated as certified autism centers by a leading national authority, Destination El Paso said in a news release on Tuesday, July 29.

The water parks — Camp Cohen, Chapoteo, Lost Kingdom and Oasis — received the certification from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

The CAC certification recognizes that at least 80% of each park’s staff that deals with guests have completed training and have the knowledge and skills to better understand and communicate with individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities, the news release said…

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