Mindful - ADOS-2 Advanced - Day 2 (Aug)

What is the ADOS-2?

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a semi-structured, standardised assessment of communication, social interaction, and play. It provides a series of standardised contexts in which the individual's social communication, and repetitive, stereotyped behaviours can be observed. It has been designed to assist in the diagnosis of autism and is a complementary instrument to the Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R). Standardised toys and activities are used to present opportunities for social and communicative interaction with the examiner. A diagnostic algorithm consistent with DSM-V and ICD-10 clinical diagnoses is generated.

 

What does the training include?  

• Hands on administration of Modules 1-4 of the ADOS-2 to lived experienced volunteers 

• Small group learning  

• Intensive instruction and support to administer and code the ADOS-2 

Morning/afternoon tea and lunch will be provided. Due to the intensive nature of this training the group is limited to 10 participants. 

Pre-reading materials will be emailed 1-2 weeks before the workshop. This information will be assumed knowledge for the training. 

 

Who is the training for? 

Clinicians seeking to improve their level of skill and accuracy in their administration and coding of the ADOS-2, and anyone using ADOS-2 in research.  

 

Who provides the training? 

Deborah Sweeney Psychologist, ADOS-2 & ADI-R Trainer

Psychologist Deborah Sweeney has been training clinicians in the use of the ADI-R and ADOS-2 for many years throughout Asia and the Pacific region. Deborah was previously working in autism research at Monash University and now works in private practice providing consultation for complex presentations of autism. 

 

Sonia Marson Senior Speech Pathologist & ADOS-2 Trainer

Sonia Marson is an Autism Lecturer at Mindful and a Senior Speech Pathologist, currently working at RCH as the Coordinator of the Autism Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic (AMDAC). She also works in private practice, providing support and intervention to autistic people of all ages. Sonia has also worked as a speech pathologist in an Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Service for over 10 years.    

 

Prerequisite training 

To be eligible for this training participants are required to have completed the ADOS-2 Introductory 2-day (also known as ADOS-2 Clinical) training. For further information please see our FAQs.