Session Details

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The ADOS-2 Introductory/Clinical Workshop is a 2-day or 3-day introductory training that provides clinicians with the skills necessary to utilize ADOS-2 in clinical settings. The 2-day ADOS-2 introductory/clinical training workshop covers Modules 1-4, and the 3-day ADOS-2 introductory/clinical training workshop covers Modules 1-4 and the Toddler Module. Both ADOS-2 training workshops provide experienced autism professionals with introductory training on the use of the ADOS-2 in clinical settings across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. 

The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of social communication and play or imaginative use of materials used with individuals suspected of having ASD. The ADOS-2 can be used to evaluate individuals at different developmental levels and chronological ages, from toddlers to adults, from individuals with no speech to those who are verbally fluent. It takes about 30-45 minutes to administer. 

This workshop uses a lecture format and live demonstrations to introduce the basic principles of administering and scoring the ADOS-2 and provides an essential step toward competence in using the ADOS-2 in everyday clinical practice or for research purposes. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of Modules 1-4 and/or Toddler Module, in addition to experience observing and scoring two assessments with the support of a certified trainer.

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This workshop is designed for researchers and clinicians with prior background in ASD and formal testing such as clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, social workers, behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and other clinicians/researchers working in ASD assessment

Learning Objectives/Outcomes: 

· Identify the key features of the ADOS-2 approach, including the rationale for the approach and how it enhances autism assessment 

· Describe use of the ADOS-2 for operationalizing diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders 

· Explain how to select the most appropriate ADOS-2 module 

· Identify administration procedures for the ADOS-2 

· Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to apply ADOS-2 codes and score ADOS-2 algorithms 

· Identify the psychometric support for the ADOS-2 

· Explain issues in the clinical application of ADOS-2 results