Saraswati Learning Center renews autism center designation

Saraswati Learning Center in Jakarta has renewed its Certified Autism Center designation from IBCCES, extending its staff training and accessibility commitments for autistic students and those with developmental differences. The renewal adds another credentialed site in Indonesia and underscores the growing focus on sensory-inclusive education.

Why it matters: - Saraswati Learning Center’s renewal signals continued investment in accessible education for autistic students and students with developmental differences in Indonesia. - The designation ties staff training, facility review and individualized support together in one certification process. - The center is now listed on the IBCCES Accessibility App, which can help families find certified, sensory-friendly locations.

What happened: - Saraswati Learning Center renewed its Certified Autism Center designation from IBCCES in Jakarta, Indonesia. - The renewal recognizes the center’s efforts to strengthen accessibility, staff training and support for an informed educational environment. - Reshma Wijaya, founder and executive director of Saraswati Learning Center, said the center’s goal is to build an ecosystem where accessibility is built in by design.

The details: - All instructional and therapy staff complete specialized autism and sensory-sensitivity training through IBCCES as part of the renewal process. - IBCCES also conducted an onsite review to assess key areas and offer recommendations for a more accessible, sensory-inclusive environment. - Saraswati Learning Center supports students through early intervention, specialized therapies, individualized education plans and vocational readiness programs. - The center says its approach is child-centered, rights-based and neurodiversity-affirming. - The campus in central Jakarta includes bright classrooms, therapy spaces, sensory regulation areas, calming corners, wide corridors, wheelchair-accessible areas and a playground. - The school uses adaptive learning materials, visual communication systems, tactile aids, interactive tools, individualized sensory supports and adaptive sports such as bocce. - Staff also support students who communicate through sign language. - Parents and caregivers join regular meetings, workshops and collaboration with teachers and therapists. - The center serves students from early childhood through young adulthood. - Services include academic support, occupational therapy, speech therapy, behavioral therapy and parent collaboration. - Each student receives an Individualized Education Plan with goals, accommodations and modifications.

Between the lines: - The renewal is less about a single badge and more about an operating model that combines training, environment design and family involvement. - IBCCES is positioning certification as an ongoing process, not a one-time label, through training, onsite review and renewal requirements. - For families, the inclusion of Saraswati Learning Center on IBCCES tools can make it easier to identify programs that have completed credentialing steps.

What's next: - Saraswati Learning Center is expected to continue using IBCCES training and review standards to support accessibility and individualized learning. - Families and caregivers can also use IBCCES resources such as AccessibilityCertified.com and AutismTravel.com to find certified locations and professionals. - IBCCES says its broader certification network continues to expand across education, healthcare, travel, public safety and corporate sectors.