What is the ADOS-2?

The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2; Lord, Luyster, Gotham, & Guthrie, 2012; Lord, Rutter et al., 2012) is a semi-structured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play and both restricted and repetitive behaviours. The ADOS-2 is often considered the gold standard observational component with individuals referred for diagnostic assessment. The ADOS-2 can be used across the lifespan and provides an opportunity for structured observation of current experience. As with any assessment tool, it should be considered as part of a comprehensive clinical assessment of autism.

This workshop introduces the ADOS-2 as a developmental assessment tool and is a first step in the process for establishing reliability. It uses a mixture of group lecture, demonstration, scoring and video demonstration of the ADOS-2 and includes all five modules of the tool (Toddler Module and Modules 1-4).

This workshop will run from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Wednesday & Thursday, and from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Friday.  Lunch will be provided.  Please inform us of any special dietary requirements on booking.

Your ADOS trainer

Nicola Gillan, clinical psychologist, has been using the ADOS and ADI-R in complex, multi-disciplinary assessments and in a research context for over 18 years. She provided training in the UK from 2013 until her move to New Zealand in 2022.less