Certification

Once you have completed the Professional Training, you may apply for Certification by the National Autism Academy.

• Printed Certification Certificate
• Listing in the NAA Certified Clinician Directory
• Digital Marketing Support
• NAA Certification window decals
• NAA Certification mark for electronic use on website, email, and other materials
• NAA Table Tents and Parent Brochures to display in your office
• Opportunity to Order Field Tools Kit ($129)
• Invitations to private NAA events
• Access to exclusive webinars and online content library
• Invitations to live Q&A sessions (certification must remain current)

NAA Certification Requirements and Process for Professionals:

1. Complete 30-hour existing Professional NAA training (functional issues) 
2. Pass NAA 300 Question Final Exam (Professional or Teacher Version) with 80% or more (3 attempts maximum)
3. Complete new “Application and Beyond Training” (emotional issues)
4. Pass Final Exam
5. Submit request to NAA for Initial Certification with Fee ($197)
6. Receive credentials for the NAA online certification
   1. It includes instructions on how to complete:
      1. Video discussion of case study #1 (5 minutes maximum)
      2. Video discussion of case study #2 (5 minutes maximum)
      3. Certification Worksheets
         1. Intake/Evaluation Questions
         2. Description of therapeutic model
         3. Common Misdiagnoses 
7. Complete NAA online certification
8. Receive NAA Certification approval within 30 days
         It includes:
   1. Printed Certification Certificate
   2. Training on how to leverage your Certification for greater visibility to ideal clients
   3. Certified by NAA Window decals (2)
   4. Listing on the NAA’s website of certified providers
   5. With paid membership, ongoing access to email Q&&A and office hours for live Q&A 
   6. NAA Table Tent for Office
   7. Parent Brochures
   8. Optional Affiliate Status (paid referrals)
   9. Electronic website registration form for listing on NAA website

Cost of certification: Initially $197, then $47 per year renewal.

Already certified? Renew your certification for just $47/year

Legal Disclaimer Information: This material is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, financial or other professional advice. Certification confirms proof of completion of requisite material. No guarantee of individual proficiency is provided.