QABA Organizational Memberships
QABA Memberships are designed for individuals and institutions committed to ethical practice, professional development, and the advancement of applied behavior analysis and autism services.Membership reflects an organization’s alignment with QABA’s mission, values, and standards, and supports the development of competent professionals, high-quality services, and accountable systems that benefit individuals, families, and communities.
- Promote ethical and professional standards
- Support workforce development and training pathways
- Strengthen organizational credibility and public trust
- Encourage continuous improvement and international collaboration
New Membership Classifications
The new classifications are designed to better serve institutions of varying sizes and types.
- Official Bodies
- Universities
- Medium and Small Centers
- Individuals
We are proud to welcome the Ministry of Social Development in Oman via the National Autism Center as our first full member in the Arab region.

Membership Types
QABA offers one individual membership type and five organizational membership types to reflect different organizational sizes, structures, and levels of engagement.
Affiliate Membership
QABA Affiliate Member:
Individuals and institutions with 2–9 employees.
No professional certification required.
Associate Membership
QABA Associate Member:
Institutions with 10–24 employees, all holding ABAT certification at a minimum.
Institutional Membership
QABA Institutional Member:
Institutions with 25–50 employees, all holding ABAT certification as a minimum.
Demonstrated adherence to QABA standards in service delivery.
Service Provider Membership
QABA Service Provider Member:
Institutions with 51–99 employees, all holding ABAT certification at a minimum.
At least 10% of employees holding advanced credentials (e.g., QBA).
Full Membership
QABA Full Member:
Institutions with 100 or more employees, all holding ABAT certification as a minimum.
At least 15% of employees holding advanced credentials (e.g., QBA).
Interested in Learning More?
Contact us at info@qababoard.com for more information about QABA Membership and the registration process for your institution.