ADOS-2 Introductory Workshop
This workshop will consist of 2 8 hour sessions and one 4 hour session, which introduce 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.
Times and Dates
Monday 14th September, Tuesday 15th Wednesday 16th September 2026
Monday and Tuesdays sessions run from 9am-5pm.
Wednesday session is from 9am-1pm.
Run in person though interactive sessions held at the Rydges Wellington Airport.
Your ADOS trainer
Nicola Gillan, clinical psychologist, has been using the ADOS and ADI-R in complex multidisciplinary 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.
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).
Fees
Previously, The Ministry of Health Disability Directorate had set aside funding to support these workshops. This funding is no longer available. The quoted course fee applies to all attendees.
Enquiries to: diagnosis@autismnz.org.nzless
