Mindful - ADOS-2 Introductory - Day 1

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?

This two-day workshop introduces the ADOS-2 as an assessment tool and is a first step in the process for establishing reliability. During this training you will:

• Learn about how the ADOS-2 works
• Watch and code video recordings of demonstrations of Modules 1-4
• Discuss administration, coding, and reliability

Pre-course work including readings and videos to watch will be emailed prior to the training. This information will be assumed knowledge for the training.

In person training includes morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

This training does not include the Toddler Module; please contact us at mindful-asd@unimelb.edu.au for more information.

 

Who is the training for?

Psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, and psychiatrists.

Who provides the training?

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.

 

Prerequisite training 

For child & adolescent clinicians: 

Autism Assessment Fundamentals and Co-occurring Conditions  

OR 

For adult clinicians: 

Adult Autism Introductory + Adult Autism Advanced