National Society of Autism Professionals Launches To Create A Unified Voice To Move The Field Forward

The National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) launched on May 8, 2026. The member-driven professional association brings together health care professionals, educators, researchers, policy professionals, innovators, advocates, and other specialists who work with individuals diagnosed with autism and their families.

NSAP was established to support collaboration across a field that includes clinical care, education, research, policy, workforce development, innovation, and advocacy. The organization plans to develop professional standards, practice guidelines, shared competencies, and accountability measures for autism services.

NSAP also intends to support the use of those standards in policymaking, systems design, and the evaluation of outcomes across the . . .