The Early Childhood Integration Certification
Program(ECIC) is an immersive professional certification experience designed to strengthen the workforce and community supporting children with neurodiverse and special needs. Through specialized training, hands-on learning, expert-led education, and community-based experiences, participants gain a credential in neurodiversity that they can use in the workforce across healthcare, education, family support, and community systems.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, participants earn the Early Childhood Integration Certification
Program(ECIC) credential and can work toward becoming a certified coach in early childhood neurodiversity.
The ECIC credential is issued by Avilo Pediatric Solutions & Consulting and recognizes specialized training in supporting children with neurodiverse needs across healthcare, education, and community settings.
Participants can add this professional designation to their Résumé:
Early Childhood Integration Certification
Program(ECIC)
PART 1 | ORIENTATION - In-Person
Orientation Retreat • Provider Identity
PART 2 | FOUNDATIONS- In- Person and Virtual
Child Development & Diagnoses • Sensory & Behavior • Social Communication • Environmental Modifications • Technology Integration • Tough Conversations
PART 3 | COMMUNITY HANDS-ON APPLICATION- In-Person
Case Studies • Work Directly with Children • Community Learning Labs
PART 4 | CERTIFICATION
Graduation & Certification
The Early Childhood Integration Certification
Program(ECI-C) is designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of individuals who work with or support children with neurodiverse and special needs.
Avilo offers Fall and Spring cohorts each year. Organizations may enroll teams of employees/students or sponsor an employee or student to participate in the program.
We recommend reviewing the program schedule prior to enrollment to identify any potential conflicts with required training, hands-on learning experiences, and program activities.
Additionally, if your company or organization will be sponsoring your tuition, Avilo is able to provide the necessary information and documentation to help facilitate the process.
Apply:
1. Complete online application(Open Dec 1, 2026 for Spring Cohort)
2. Schedule and complete virtual interview once application approved.