January 13 to 15, 2027

About the Training:

The ADOS-2 is a semi-structured, standardized measure of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and receptive behaviour. With updated protocols and including the Toddler module, the ADOS-2 provides a highly accurate evaluation of current behaviour in individuals from 12 months of age to adulthood, from individuals who are nonspeaking to individuals who are verbally fluent. By observing and coding these behaviors, you can obtain information that informs diagnosis, treatment planning, and educational placement.

*Please note: The ADOS-2 is a protected measure, and only registered professionals (or students working towards registration) can attend this training.

Your Involvement:

• In-person attendance in the training session (Modules 1-4); Training on the Toddler module will also be offered.
• ADOS-2 protocols will be provided for participants, and the ADOS-2 manual will be available for reference during the training.
• Watch and score videotaped administrations with a volunteer individual with autism.
• Discuss behaviours observed during the demonstration administrations and the coding for each administration as a group.

Location: 

Centre for Autism Services Alberta
9353 50 St NW Unit #1
Edmonton, AB T6B 2L5

Dates and Times:

Module 1 to 4:

• Wednesday, January 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, January 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, January 15: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Toddler Module:

• Friday, January 15: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $1000 per registrant

What you will learn:

• Learn the differences between clinical and research use of the ADOS-2.
• Learn how to select the appropriate module for working with different clients.
• Learn how to administer the tasks within each module.
• Learn how to code the specific items within each module.
• Obtain experience that will support your future administrations with the measure as you work towards independent clinical use.

About the Presenter:

This training session will be instructed by Dr. Adam McCrimmon, R.Psych.  Dr. McCrimmon is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and the Director of the Autism Spectrum Education, Research, and Training (ASERT) lab.  He is a certified Independent Trainer for the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.

Registration:

Interested professionals who would like to register for the training, be placed on the waitlist, or who have specific program questions can email Mark at mdonovan@centreforautismab.ca.

*Please indicate your desire to attend the ADOS-2 training, and provide information about your professional credentials.