Ecatepec autism worker certification, Digi Mart USA News (Ecatepec, Mexico): Ecatepec Mayor Azucena Cisneros Coss and Education Secretary Mario Delgado led the presentation of 25 EC1791 Labor Competency Certificates to caregivers who specialize in caring for children with autism spectrum disorder.
The ceremony took place at the Teletón Autism Center (CAT) in Ecatepec, where the knowledge and skills of people who work supporting children with this condition were recognized. According to the report, this standard is the first in Mexico focused on the care of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
During the event, the mayor said the recognition represents progress in breaking prejudices and improving care conditions for people with autism. “We are breaking stigmas, inertia and protocols,” Cisneros Coss said, also highlighting the collaboration between the municipal government and Fundación Teletón to advance projects for children and adolescents.
The mayor explained that her administration seeks to expand joint work with specialized institutions in order to offer more complete care to the population that needs support. As part of these efforts, she mentioned the creation of adolescent care centers designed to address their needs in an integrated way.
She also acknowledged the backing of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and said the municipality has a significant investment supporting various projects.
Education Secretary Mario Delgado explained that labor competency certification is part of a policy that recognizes knowledge and skills people acquire through experience, even without a traditional academic degree. He said such recognitions give value to the work of people who perform important activities for society and who often lack official documents supporting their training.
Delgado noted that the 25 certified individuals provide basic care to children aged three to 10 with autism spectrum disorder, a stage in which they may need greater support for development and communication. He also recognized the work of those who have learned to identify and address the sensory and communication needs of children through empathy, flexibility and respect.
Guillermina Alvarado Moreno, director general of the National Council for Standardization and Certification of Labor Competencies (Conocer), said validating caregivers’ knowledge represents an act of social justice because it formally recognizes their work and provides tools for professional development. She explained that the process is not merely an administrative step but also offers institutional certainty to those who provide care and support.
Fernando Landeros Verdugo, president of Fundación Teletón México, stressed the importance of having trained personnel to serve people with autism. As an example, he said the Teletón Children’s Rehabilitation and Inclusion Centers (CRIT) in Colima, Los Cabos and Mazatlán have child populations in which 50 percent are children with autism, which he said makes promoting such certifications relevant.
With the delivery of these first 25 certificates, Ecatepec became the host of a recognition aimed at strengthening the capabilities of people who work in caring for children with autism spectrum disorder and promoting greater preparation and recognition for those who perform this work.
