Become a
Founding Member

Get in on the ground floor to shape the standards, priorities, and direction of a new professional society with a grand vision for the future of Autism Professionals and the people we serve.

Join NSAP as a Founding Member
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More than a Membership

Your founding membership means more than just shaping the future of autism services and care.

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Founding Member Recognition

Cement your status as an innovative, forward-thinking Autism Professional who helped establish NSAP.

Shape the Agenda

Play a foundational role in developing policies, standards, and organizational growth for NSAP.

Access Latest Standards

Be the first to receive cutting-edge guidelines and innovative, evidence-based practice resources.

Professional Networking

Connect with diverse Autism Professionals across all disciplines.

Policy Influence

Contribute your professional expertise to advocacy efforts that drive policy and legislative change.

All Autism Professionals Are Invited

Clinicians, educators, workforce specialists, researchers, policy architects, financing leaders, legal and advocacy professionals, organizational designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Organizational Partners

Individual Professionals

Supporting Members

Membership Tiers

Find Your Membership Level

Individuals

Student

Students in degree or certificate programs in autism, behavioral health, or related disciplines.

  • Access to webinars and newsletters
  • NSAP membership directory listing
  • Discounted event attendance
  • Peer networking opportunities
$50 / year
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Supporting Member

Family members, caregivers, and self-advocates with a personal or community connection to autism.

  • All Student benefits
  • Community forum access
  • Advocacy resources and updates
  • Family and caregiver programming
$150 / year
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Professional Member

Licensed or credentialed professionals in autism-related practice, research, education, advocacy, or policy.

  • All Supporting Member and Student benefits
  • Practice resources and protocols
  • Discounted CE opportunities
  • Working group eligibility
$250 / year
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Founding

Founding Member

Individuals who join during NSAP's founding period and help shape the society's direction, priorities, and culture.

  • All Professional Member, Supporting Member, and Student benefits
  • Permanent Founding Member designation and emblem
  • Recognition in NSAP's founding history
  • Early access to inaugural initiatives
$500 / year
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Organizations

Affiliate Organization

Emerging practices, startups, and community nonprofits. Typically <$2M revenue or <100 employees.

  • Access to webinars and newsletters
  • Up to 10 individual non-voting staff seats
  • NSAP membership directory listing
  • Discounted event attendance
$5,000 / year
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Institutional Member

Established clinics, regional networks, and advocacy groups. Typically $2M–$10M revenue or 100–499 employees.

  • All Affiliate Organization benefits
  • Up to 50 individual non-voting staff seats
  • Group discounts
  • Practice management tools and resources
  • Working groups, task forces, and committees
$10,000 / year
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Strategic Partner

Large health systems, academic institutions, and national organizations. Typically >$10M revenue or 500+ employees.

  • All Institutional Member and Affiliate Organization benefits
  • Unlimited individual non-voting staff seats
  • Priority leadership access
  • Sponsorship and co-branding opportunities
  • Designated seat on an NSAP advisory council
$20,000 / year
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Founding

Founding Member

A select cohort of purpose-aligned partners committed to shaping NSAP's foundation during its inaugural period.

  • All Strategic Partner, Institutional Member, and Affiliate Organization benefits
  • Permanent Founding Member designation and emblem
  • Recognition in NSAP's founding history
  • Early access to inaugural initiatives
$50,000 first year $20,000 / year thereafter
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Select Your Membership Type

Individual

Student Members, Supporting Members,
Professional Members, Founding Members

Join as an Individual

Organization

Affiliate Organizations, Institutional Members,
Strategic Partners, Founding Organizations

Join as an Organization

Any benefits described or inferred on this website are for general informational purposes only and may be introduced in phases over time. Benefits, programs, eligibility, and availability may not currently exist, may not be available in all locations or countries, and may change, be delayed, or end at any time without notice. Nothing on this website guarantees any specific benefit, coverage, or future offering. Some benefits may be subject to local laws, regulations, or approval requirements and may vary by country or region.

Who NSAP is for?

Clinicians, educators, therapists, researchers, policymakers, specialists, workforce leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, workplace architects, and advocates committed to improving outcomes for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.

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