About AutismCertified
Building inclusive spaces for every family through our universal autism-friendly certification program.
Our Brand Promise
Every AutismCertified mark represents trained staff, sensory-aware service, and accountability families can trust before they walk through the door.
- • Dignity-first support standards
- • Evidence-based autism training
- • Annual recertification commitment
Our Mission
At AutismCertified, we believe that every business should be accessible and welcoming to individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Our mission is to transform communities by providing comprehensive certification and training programs that help businesses create autism-friendly environments.
Community Focus
Building inclusive spaces together
Business Growth
Empowering inclusive success
Excellence
Setting the highest standards
Our team
Built by experts. Guided by families.
AutismCertified brings together clinical expertise, business acumen, and the lived experience of autism families to create certification standards that actually work.
Clinical Advisory
Evidence-Based Standards
Our training modules are developed and reviewed by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and autism researchers to ensure every certification reflects current best practices.
Business Strategy
Scalable Certification
From single-location restaurants to airport terminals, our certification framework adapts to every business type while maintaining rigorous, consistent standards.
Family Advisory
Community-Centered Design
Parents of autistic children guide every decision we make — from training content to directory features. Nothing about us without us.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do at AutismCertified.
We believe in creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued, and understood.
- Respect for neurodiversity
- Accessible environments
- Accommodating individual needs
We foster connections between businesses and families to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
- Collaborative partnerships
- Shared knowledge
- Collective impact
We maintain the highest standards in our certification process and training programs.
- Evidence-based practices
- Continuous improvement
- Professional development
We measure our success by the positive difference we make in the lives of individuals and families.
- Meaningful outcomes
- Sustainable change
- Transformative experiences
Our Vision for Impact
Building the foundation for autism-inclusive communities nationwide.
Starter, Certified, and Advanced pathways for every business size
Every certification dollar funds training and standards — operations funded separately
Evidence-based curriculum developed with BCBAs and autism families
Ongoing accountability ensures standards are maintained year over year
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about AutismCertified.
Ready to Be at the Heart of Inclusion?
Become a certified business and join a community dedicated to making a real difference. Our experts will guide you through every step of the process to create a truly welcoming environment.