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About the training
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviors. This training covers all 5 modules (Modules 1-4 and the Toddler Module). After completing this course, attendees will be able to administer the ADOS-2 as recommended by test developers, and satisfy requirements for ADOS-2 Research pre-qualification.
- For clinicians with a prior background in autism and formal testing, this 2-day workshop is sufficient to support use of the ADOS-2 to inform the diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorders. Physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists will be better prepared to make educational placement decisions and evaluate programs after completing the workshop.
- Individuals with less background in testing but who provide service for individuals and families affected by autism may take the workshop for informational purposes.
- For researchers, this workshop is a prerequisite to more thorough training offered by the ADOS-2 authors and designed to achieve the high cross-site inter-rater reliability required in published research.
This training will be offered on December 10th & 12th, 8:30 am – 5 pm ET, on Zoom.
Registration
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Rates:
- Early Registration (by October 8th): $500
- Regular Registration (by November 12th): $550
- University of Maryland students and employees: $500
- Materials:
- U.S. Participants: $50 for materials and shipping
- International Participants: $75 for materials and shipping
Payment & Refund Policies:
- Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received.
- All registration fees must be paid in full by the final registration date (November 12th).
- Early registration rate must be paid in full by October 8th, or registration rate will increase to regular registration rate.
- Cancellations made up to November 12th are eligible for a full refund.
- Cancellations made after November 12th will incur a $100 cancellation fee.
- No refunds will be issued after December 3rd.
- Participants may transfer their registration to a future training at no additional cost.
CEUs
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) CEU certificates will be available for speech-language pathologists who have attended the entire training. Application has been made to offer this activity for 1.3 ASHA CEUs, professional area, advanced level. In order for attendees to complete the course and earn ASHA continuing education units (CEUs), these satisfactory completion requirements MUST be met: attending the course in full, completing a self-assessment, and submitting a course evaluation.
- All participants who attend the entire training will receive a Certificate of Completion for 13 hours signed by Dr. Rachel Hundley, along with a follow up letter. This follow up letter has been used by attendees to petition their professional organizations to receive CEU credit.
Schedule and details
Participants will receive workshop materials (e.g. scoring sheets) in advance by mail. The entire workshop will take place over Zoom. Sample schedule (subject to change).
Day 1 (all times listed are Eastern Standard Time)
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Sign in and tech check |
| 8:30 – 11:15 | Introduction to ADOS and Overview of Modules 3 and 4 (break embedded) |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Video of Module 3 or 4 with a child with ASD |
| 12:00 – 1:30 | Score on your own and lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:45 | Discussion of Codes |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Further Examples of Modules 3 and 4 |
Day 2
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Sign in and tech check |
| 8:30 – 11:00 | Questions/Prep and Overview of Modules 1 and 2(break embedded) |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Video of Module 1 or 2 with a child with ASD |
| 12:00 – 1:30 | Score on your own and lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:45 | Discussion of Codes |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Further Examples of Modules 1 and 2 and Toddler Module Psychometrics | Discussion of Reliability Process | Final Questions |
Our trainer
Rachel Hundley, PhD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Learning Assessment Clinic
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Hundley is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and ongoing care of children with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral concerns, and autism spectrum disorders. She is committed to lifelong learning and to educating other clinicians and researchers in best practices for the assessment of children with disabilities. As a WPS-certified trainer for the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, she has taught this measure nationally and internationally.
Disclosure
- Financial Disclosure: Dr Hundley receives speaker fees when she teaches for WPS, the publisher of the ADOS-2.
- Non-financial Disclosure: Dr. Hundley has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
- This presentation will focus exclusively on ADOS-2 and will not include information on other similar or related products.
