Description:
The ADOS-2 focuses on the application of assessment methods as it is a standardized and semi-structured assessment of communication, social interaction, play, or the imaginative use of materials for people suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder.
The course consists of a workshop that provide trainees with an introduction to the ADOS-2, including its development and role within the diagnostic process. Trainees will be exposed to its modular framework, and will receive instruction on how to administer each task on each module, and considerations for scoring. Videos of administrations will be used to show trainees the modules and tasks in action, and then discuss the resulting behaviours.
This training is suitable for professionals with a background in autism and formal testing, including psychologists.
This is an introductory program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Revise scoring from Module T video
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Explain Psychometrics & appropriate use of the ADOS-2
Describe clinical Diagnosis of ASD in Toddlers
Explain the administration and coding of the Toddler module
Demonstrate ADOS-2 Toddler module administration with videos as an example
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Explain psychometrics and appropriate use of Module
Discuss administration, Codes, and Diagnostic Algorithms
Discuss doubts about the contents learned
Explain Use of the ADOS-2 in Diagnostic Assessment of ASD
Explain the administration of modules 3 and 4
Revise Module 3/4 codes
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Discuss coding results and review administration of modules 3 and 4
Revise scoring from Module 3 or 4 video. Complete algorithm
Explain the administration of modules 1 and 2
Discuss the administration of modules 1 and 2
Demonstrate ADOS-2 modules 1 and 2 administration with videos as an example.
Revise scoring from Module 1 or 2.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Somer Bishop is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Weill Institute for Neurosciences at UCSF. She is a clinical psychologist with expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Her research and clinical interests are focused on ASD symptom manifestations in individuals of different ages and levels of ability, as well as on differentiating between ASD and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Her interests are focused on the Behavioral phenotyping of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across the lifespan, Differential diagnosis between ASD and Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD), Moderators (i.e., sex, age, IQ, and language) of ASD symptom manifestation and symptom measurement.
Location:
Live (Online)
September 6 to 8, 2023
8:00am to 4:00pm
Credits:
20 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of your registration with full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. Please email courses@lincolnpsychology.org to request your cancellation.
Grievances Policy:
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please email courses@lincolnpsychology.org with your written grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ADA Assistance:
This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact courses@lincolnpsychology.org if special accommodation is required.
Conflict of Interest:
Dr. Bishop is co-author of the ADOS-2, and hence may receive and/or may have received royalties from WPS for every purchase of the ADOS-2 kit, ADOS-2 manual and/or ADOS-2 protocol booklets.
The CE Company is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The CE Company maintains responsibility for this program and its content
