About The Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Membership

*You must join or renew before July 1 of the current year to get membership for the current year. APA members renew through the APA renewal process.

Help build our mission


SPP works to actively promote the health and psychological wellbeing of all children, youth, and families. The Society has over 2500 members who have a demonstrated interest in and/or are actively engaged in practice, research, teaching, administration, or study in the field of pediatric psychology. SPP is Division 54 of the American Psychological Association.  

The Society’s goals are to: 

  • Recruit, engage, develop, and retain a diverse and inclusive membership. 
  • Promote quality education and career development opportunities for pediatric psychologists and trainees. 
  • Support and disseminate evidence-based research and practice in pediatric psychology. 
  • Become a trusted leader advocating for the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and families.  

There are many ways to be involved in SPP! Get involved by joining a Special Interest Group, Affinity Group, or committee; participating in leadership and mentorship opportunities; being an abstract reviewer; and/or becoming a liaison to other organizations. Look for these opportunities and more on the member listserv.

Member benefits


Membership Dues


  • $125 for psychologists, physicians, or allied health professionals at or below the doctoral level.
  • $50 for international and retired professionals.
  • $25 for actively enrolled psychology students and trainees, including undergraduate students, graduate students, interns, or trainees in post-doctoral fellowship program.

Members and non-members of the APA can join Division 54.

Membership Renewal


There are two ways to renew. APA members renew through the APA renewal process. Non-APA members renew through this website. You must join or renew before July 1 of the current year to get membership for the current year.