Beaches Resorts now offers the Caribbean’s first autism-friendly kids’ camp with specially designed activities for infants, toddlers, pre-teens, and teens. Beaches is the first resort company in the world to complete International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and Autism Certification, the gold standard in cognitive disorder training and certification. Beaches team members complete at least 40 hours of autism sensitivity training in these areas: sensory awareness, motor skills, autism overview, program development, social skills, communication, environment and emotional awareness and bullying. The resorts will also soon feature a Sensory Stimulation Guide to teach guests how special needs are handled throughout the property. In 2017, Beaches’ Sesame Street character programs welcomed Julia, the show’s first autistic character.  Your family can take part in Amazing Art with Julia, an art therapy program. The character loves to paint and express herself through art. The new, open-ended activity encourages children to explore, experiment with and create art. Afterward, children talk about how they created their artwork and how it is a celebration of their unique selves.