Does my previous experience working with children and/or special needs serve to waive the additional testing requirement?
Maybe. If you are a Behavior Specialist, a special education teacher, or a therapeutic level foster parent, you do not need to take the online certification test. You may call your local respite agency to schedule an Agency Meeting. If you have other credentials that you believe will serve to waive you from the additional testing, contact your local respite agency to discuss your experience with them.