ADOS-2 Training

Overview

Our ADOS-2 training workshops provide an introduction to and guidance on the use of the ADOS-2 for the purposes of clinical assessment.

ADOS-2 administration and coding are highly standardised. Therefore, valid assessment requires training. Read our workshop FAQs.

This workshop is for professionals unfamiliar with the ADOS-2; it will provide an introduction and guidance on the use of the ADOS-2 for the purposes of clinical assessment.

Our experienced trainers will provide an overview of the ADOS-2 and demonstrate administration and scoring, operationalising diagnostic criteria for ASD. You will have the opportunity to practise scoring with guidance from the trainers on the nuances of administration and coding the ADOS-2.

The workshop focuses primarily on Modules 1 to 4; materials are provided in order to complete training in the Toddler Module following the workshop.

An important component of the workshop is the Pre and Post Course Materials which are included in the cost of the workshop. These materials include two DVDs focused on Modules 1 to 4 and one DVD/Guidebook providing training in the Toddler Module.

Participants should familiarise themselves with the pre-course materials in preparation for the workshop. After the workshop, participants use the post-course materials to reinforce skills learned and complete training in the Toddler Module.

The Pre and Post Course Materials amount to approximately 10 hours of required self directed learning.

The UK trainers will be one of those outlined on the list above. The actual trainer will be detailed on the relevant course booking form.
 

Pricing

All workshops run from 9am to 5pm unless stated. The price per delegate is £500 + VAT for 2 days, including all course materials (including pre and post course materials, and protocols for use during the workshop).

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How to Book

Step 1: Sign-in or create an account

*You must be registered with Pearson Clinical and have been assigned a Level B or Level C qualification code to book this course. Please register here if you are not currently registered. 

You will then need to register via the cvent platform to reserve your space, using the 'register today' link below. Note: the same registration details used when signing in to your Pearson Clinical web account can be used.

Step 2: Select a date

We are now opening 6 new course dates:

  • 13th - 14th December 2021
  • 24th - 25th January 2022
  • 21st - 22nd February 2022
  • 28th - 29th March 2022
  • 25th - 26th April 2022
  • 16th - 17th May 2022

Step 3: Checkout

Please note that your certificate (if applicable) will be printed as entered by you in the registration information step.

When you are ready to finalise your booking, please ensure you have ticked the ‘I agree to the Terms and Conditions’ box and then click ‘Finish’.

Note: Booking link to be added when new upcoming course dates are available.

Step 4 - To make payment

Once you receive your email confirmation for your booking and to guarantee your place on the course: Please call our customer services team on 0345 630 8888 , option 1, option 2. International customers can call 44 203 564 6419, option1, option 2.

Register today!

About the trainers

Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott

Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott, Managing Director of Spectrum Specialist Consultancy Ltd is a Consultant Chartered Psychologist with 20 years experience researching, training and doing clinical work with autism spectrum disorders. Dr Gullon-Scott is also an accredited International ADOS (autism diagnostic observation schedule) and ADI-R (autism diagnostic interview – revised) Trainer and has been running professional training courses on these instruments for over 10 years.

Following a Doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, and a Lectureship at the University of Greenwich she spent 7 years as a research associate at the University of Cambridge Autism Research Centre, went on to hold an Honorary Senior Research Associate position with the ARC from 2005 – 2010, and is currently a Visiting Academic in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, and a collaborative researcher with the Department of Psychiatry, University of Leicester.

Tiago Pinto

Tiago Pinto is a Clinical Psychologist, H.C.P.C Registered Practitioner Psychologist, Autism Specialist – Assessment and Intervention ADOS-2 / ADI-R International trainer. 

Tiago Pinto is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who graduated in Portugal in 2001. Since he started his career he become fascinated with the Autistic spectrum – clarifying diagnosis and appropriate interventions for each person.

After moving to the UK Tiago established his practice on a variety of settings such as C.A.M.H.S.; Adult L.D. teams; Outreach and Secure services. Since 2009, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, he has worked daily with autistic children and adults who have a mix of other diagnoses, when Autism is the core factor shadowing the presentation.  He has become a specialist in clear diagnosis and tailoring interventions. 

Tiago frequently presents at national and international conferences about the subtleties of Autism and recent advances. He also publishes in scientific and mainstream journals about the subject with a view to reach a wider audience and bring about understanding of the Autism Spectrum. 

Since 2015, he is internationally recognised as ADOS-2 and ADI-R (autism ‘gold standard’ diagnostic tools) trainer and has been running professional training courses on these instruments ever since. Tiago has delivered both trainings to groups of professionals such as clinical directors; psychiatrists; clinical psychologists; speech and language therapists; heads of services; etc. He has delivered the training to organisations such as St. Andrew’s Healthcare in the UK; Brookdale care in the UK; King Abdullah University and Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia; UNICEF in Montenegro; to name a few. The feedback following these courses has always been outstanding. 

Tiago was recognised for his knowledge & understanding of Autism by being the recipient of the 2017 UK National Learning Disabilities and Autism - Great Autism Practice Award.


N.B. Pearson only offers the 2-day clinical workshops. It does not offer the 5 day research reliability training - this is offered independently by trainers whose details can be found on the Weill Cornell Medical College website.

Who should attend

  • 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 and Language Therapists will be better prepared to make diagnostic and educational decisions, and evaluate programs after completing the workshop. In addition it is recommended that at least one person from each setting/organisation using ADOS-2 has attended a research reliability training
  • Individuals with less background in testing but who provide services for individuals and families affected by autism may take the workshop for informational purposes
  • Researchers who plan to use the ADOS-2 in research need to attend in-person research workshops. Pearson does not run research reliability workshops, but it is recommended that at least one person from each setting/organisation using ADOS-2 has attended a research reliability training. The 5-day research reliability training is offered independently by trainers whose details can be found on the designated UK ADOS trainers' page
  • If you require longer in-person training with less self-directed learning, then it is recommended you attend a full research reliability training event

 

Note: Attendance on the course does not guarantee qualification to purchase ADOS-2; access to test materials is governed by our qualification criteria, please see our registration information page for further details

Reviews

Read what our participants have to say about ADOS-2 Clinical workshops

"It was a really good course and the facilitator was great. She was really good at explaining the assessment and how this was carried out. it was a very practical focused training and made it clear around how it was to be implemented. I feel ok about carrying the ADOS - 2 out after this."

Clinical Psychologist March 2019

"The workshop was highly informative, I feel confident in my understanding of the assessment tool following the workshop."

Speech and Language Therapist, June 2019

"Very well thought out training package that was well delivered and easy to follow/understand. Helped immensely with learning the practical tips of completing an ADOS-2 and how/when it should be used in context to practice.""

Psychiatrist, July 2019

"Excellent presentation. In-depth discussion of each module was helpful and clinically applied."

Clinical Psychologist, December 2017

"I really enjoyed Fiona’s conversational and anecdotal style and research knowledge."

Psychiatrist, December 2017

"It was an excellent and very useful workshop. Extremely relevant and a good balance between practical and knowledge based training."

Clinical Psychologist, September 2017