How do you get trained in the ADOS?

Study the ADOS-2 Manual. You can purchase and complete an associated CE Questionnaire and Evaluation Form (W-605MCE) to receive 6 contact hours of professional continuing education credit for learning the ADOS-2 Manual. 3. Take a WPS in-person clinical training workshop or use the WPS DVD Training Package (W-605DVD).

What is ADOS-2 training?

The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured, standardized assessment of social communication and play or imaginative use of materials used with individuals suspected of having ASD.

When was the ADOS-2 developed?

A revision, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), was released by WPS in May 2012. It includes updated norms, improved algorithms for Modules 1 to 3, and a new Toddler Module, that facilitates assessment in children ages 12 to 30 months.

What is the highest ADOS score?

For example, an ADOS-CSS of 10, indicating the highest level of severity, may be assigned to a child with very significant social-communication impairments who exhibits few repetitive behaviors during the ADOS.

Who can perform the ADOS?

Physicians, clinical psychologists, school psychologists, speech–language pathologists, and occupational therapists can use ADOS-2 results to inform diagnosis, intervention, educational placement, and treatment planning.

Who can complete ADOS training?

Anyone qualified to administer the ADOS-2 or representing a group that is qualified, such as a purchaser for an organisation or a local education authority. Participants are encouraged to purchase and read the ADOS-2 Manual prior to the course start date.

Who can administer ADOS?

Individuals who can administer the ADOS-2 are clinical and school psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatrician, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists that have prior education, training, and experience in conducting individually administered test batteries and, training by an independent trainer …

Who can administer the ADOS-2?

Do you need to be certified to administer the ADOS?

We require that Trainers in Training hold a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) or be in a graduate program moving toward such. We give priority to people who have extensive experience both in administration of the ADOS-2, as well as in assessment of ASD in general.