ADOS 2 Training - February 2024

ADOS 2 Training - 3 Day Workshop

Join us in completing supported self-training in the assessment of ASD using the Autism Diagnostic Observation System version 2 (ADOS-2) DVD training package (WPS) with Clinical Psychologist Nimra Bilgrami from the The Hummingbird Centre.

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a semi-structured, standardised assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviours. By observing and coding these behaviours, clinicians can obtain information that informs diagnosis, intervention, treatment planning, and educational placement.

The ADOS-2 includes five modules, each requiring between 40-60 minutes to administer. The individual being evaluated is given only one module, selected on the basis of his or her expressive language level and chronological age:

1. Toddler Module-for children between 12 and 30 months of age who do not consistently use phrase speech
2. Module 1-for children 31 months and older who do not consistently use phrase speech
3. Module 2-for children of any age who use phrase speech but are not verbally fluent
4. Module 3-for verbally fluent children and young adolescents
5. Module 4-for verbally fluent older adolescents and adults

The ADOS-2 requires formal and specific training. This workshop is the DVD and guide-book training which covers all 5 modules, featuring case examples for all modules.

The format of the 3 day training: 

DAY 1: 9am - 5pm

Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), its holistic assessment and the ADOS-2 Assessment. Differential Diagnoses and updates on ASD will be discussed. Guest speakers include an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Pathologist.

DAY 2: 9am - 5pm

Watching the ADOS-2 DVD training series with scoring practice and scoring reviews.

DAY 3: 9am - 5pm

Practice using the ADOS-2 items, and guided real-life assessment practice with children.

Completion of the additional Toddler module (watching the DVD, and practice coding).

Day 1: Wednesday 28th February
Day 2: Thursday
Day 3: Friday 1st March

Please note this ticket price does not include an ADOS2 Kit. Practitioners need to purchase their own kit seperately. You do not need to bring the kit to the workshop, but it is recommended you read the manual that is supplied with the kit before the workshop.