ADOS-2 Clinical Training
Level: Beginner to Advanced
For: Professionals
Autism Specific?: Yes
CART captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided upon request.
ADOS-2 Clinical Training
Instructed by Dr. Adam McCrimmon, PhD, RPsyc; ASERT
Wednesday, March 5 to Friday, March 7, 2025
Vancouver, B.C.
Join Dr. Adam McCrimmon (PhD, RPsych) for a three-day, in-person Clinical Training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 is used for assessing and diagnosing ASD across ages, developmental levels, and language skills.
The training has a 20-person capacity.
Event Details
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a semi-structured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and receptive behaviors synonymous with autism (spectrum disorder). It is widely considered the ‘gold standard’ measure of behavioral observation for assessment and diagnosis of autism. With updated protocols and the addition of the Toddler Module, the ADOS-2 provides a highly accurate evaluation of current behavior in individuals from 12 months of age to adulthood, from individuals who are nonverbal to individuals who are verbally fluent. By observing and coding these behaviors, you can obtain information that informs diagnosis support planning.
Please note: The ADOS-2 is a protected measure, and only registered professionals (or students working towards registration) can attend this training.
Through completion of this course, you will:
- Learn the differences between clinical and research use of the ADOS-2
- Learn how to select the appropriate module for working with different clients
- Learn how to administer the tasks within each module
- Learn how to code the specific items within each module
- Obtain experience that will support your future administrations with the measure as you work towards independent clinical use
Your involvement:
- Attend the training session (Module 1-4)
- An additional session will be offered on the Toddler Module
- Read and bring your own ADOS-2 manual (ADOS-2 protocols and a training package will be provided for the training)
- Be prepared to watch and score videotaped administrations with a volunteer individual with autism.
- Be prepared to discuss behaviors observed during the demonstration administrations and the coding for each administration with the group
Dr. Adam McCrimmon, PhD, RPsyc; ASERT
Dr. McCrimmon is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and the Director of the Autism Spectrum Education, Research, and Training (ASERT) lab. He is a certified Independent Trainer for the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
Module 1-4
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Toddler Module
Friday, March 7, 2025, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
All times Pacific Time
Registration fee: $1,700
Last day to register is February 28, 2025
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