Who is Eligible:
To be eligible for certification, the applicant must be registered/credentialed with the governing bodies listed below and hold a minimum of a master’s degree in their profession.
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Physical Therapist
- Medical Doctor
- Nurse
- Provisional, qualified or student registration does not meet the standards for ASDCS certification.
- By applying for certification, the applicant agrees to adhere to Evergreen Certifications’ Professional Code of Ethics
Training Requirements:
A minimum of 18 hours of CPD in specific autism topics.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for ASDCS certification include:
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Training – 2nd Edition: Affirming Neurodiversity with Strengths and Abilities Based Interventions by PESI Canada – Certification Included!
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training Online Course by PESI Canada – Certification Included!
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for ASDCS certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.
Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer CPD, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.
Complete Clinical Hours:
The applicant must attest that over the course of their career, they have a minimum of 100 clinical contact hours with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder traits and/or diagnosis.
Application Process:
For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application payment of 249.99 USD online
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
- A completed ASDCS application form
Evergreen Certifications will certify applicants who meet the above requirements.
Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a registered/credentialed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Renewal Process:
To maintain ASDCS certification, a renewal is required after your initial 2-year certification. A 2-year renewal requires 12 hours of CPD related to Autism Spectrum Disorder since you were last certified.
Sample ASDCS renewal trainings include:
- Autism in Children & Adolescents: Advancing Language for Conversation Fluency and Social Connections by PESI
- Autism Spectrum Meltdowns: Effective Interventions for Sensory, Executive Function and Social-Emotional Communication by PESI
- Certificate Course in Autism through the Spectrum by PESI
- The Complete Autism & Sensory Processing Disorder Toolkit by PESI
Renewal CPD content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional registration, credential, or membership
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
- Remit your ASDCS renewal fee of 149.99 USD online
Renewal training hours need to have been taken in the time since you were certified or last renewed.
Renewals are calculated from the date that your certification was issued. If you allow your certification to lapse for more than 2 years, you are no longer eligible to renew your certification and instead can reapply for certification.