Overview:
The ADOS-2 is an observational assessment used to aid in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. The second edition includes revised algorithms, a new comparison score for Modules 1-3, updated protocols with clearer administration and coding guidelines, and a new toddler module. This training is appropriate for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, social workers, behavior analysts, and other clinicians/researchers working in ASD assessment.
Prior to attending training, you will need to have access to an ADOS-2 manual and kit. ADOS-2 kits, manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com. Educational discounts on ADOS-2 materials are available for research use and use in training. Authors of the ADOS-2, receives royalties when people purchase these materials.
ADOS-2 Introductory Training
Modules 1-4
This is a 2-day Clinical Training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 introductory/clinical training workshop will use a lecture format and video demonstrations to introduce the basic principles of administering and scoring ADOS-2 modules 1 through 4 and provide an essential step toward competence in using the ADOS-2 as a part clinical assessment and/or for research purposes. Learners will complete the course with a fundamental understanding of modules 1-4, in addition to experience observing and scoring two assessments with the support of a certified trainer.
This training is necessary for anyone planning to use the ADOS-2 in clinical or school settings and serves as a pre-requisite for more thorough training required to obtain research reliability in order to use the ADOS-2 for research purposes. The goals of this workshop are to provide a detailed overview of the ADOS-2, its development, its psychometric properties, and appropriate use and interpretation.
April 21 - 22, 2025
UMN - Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
Lead Trainers: Amy Esler, Ph.D. and Robin Rumsey, Ph.D.
Cost: $600
Location: Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Required Materials:
- You will need access to one copy of the ADOS-2 protocol for each module (1-4). We also recommend having access to an ADOS-2 manual.
- ADOS-2 manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Time:
- 8:00am-4:00pm CST
Prerequisite:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role.
- Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.
Registration: https://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1839842#courseSectionDetails_18474774
July 9 - 10, 2025
Autism Assessment KC
Lead Trainers: Kourtney Nigh, Ph.D. and Stephen Kanne, Ph.D.
Cost: $600
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent via email)
Required Materials:
- You will need access to one copy of the ADOS-2 protocol for each module (1-4). We also recommend having access to an ADOS-2 manual.
- ADOS-2 manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Time:
- 6:30am-2:30pm PST
- 7:30am-3:30pm MST
- 8:30am-4:30pm CST
- 9:30am-5:30pm EST
Prerequisite:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role.
- Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.
Registration: https://www.autismassessmentkc.com/registration
July 16 - 17, 2025
UCSF - Center for ASD & NDDs
Lead Trainer: Somer Bishop, Ph.D.
Cost: $600 (+ optional $100 CME/CEU fee)
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent via email)
Required Materials:
- You will need access to one copy of the ADOS-2 protocol for each module (1-4). We also recommend having access to an ADOS-2 manual.
- ADOS-2 manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Time:
- 8:30am-5:00pm PST
- 9:30am-6:00pm MST
- 10:30am-7:00pm CST
- 11:30am-8:00pm EST
Prerequisite:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role.
- Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.
Registration: https://autism.ucsf.edu/ucsf-ados-2-introductory-toddler-module-training-july-16th-18th-2025-online
Toddler Module
This is a 1-day introductory workshop specific to the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Ed. (ADOS-2) Toddler Module. The ADOS-2 toddler module may be used on children between the ages of 12 and 30 months of age. This workshop will use a lecture format and video demonstrations to introduce the basic principles of administering and scoring the ADOS-2 toddler module and provide an essential step toward competence in using the ADOS-2 as a part clinical assessment and/or for research purposes. Learners will complete the course with a fundamental understanding of the toddler module, in addition to experience observing and scoring an assessment with the support of a certified trainer.
This workshop is designed for educators, clinicians, and researchers with prior background in autism spectrum disorder and formal testing, such as speech-language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, special education ASD specialists, and occupational therapists.
All trainees are expected to have completed formal training on modules 1-4 of the ADOS / ADOS-2, either through the 2-day in-person ADOS-2 Introductory Training or the ADOS-2 DVD Training Package available from WPS.
July 11, 2025
Autism Assessment KC
Lead Trainers: Kourtney Nigh, Ph.D. and Stephen Kanne, Ph.D.
Cost: $300
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent via email)
Required Materials:
- You will need access to one copy of the ADOS-2 protocol for Toddler Module. We also recommend having access to an ADOS-2 manual.
- ADOS-2 manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Time:
- 6:30am-2:30pm PST
- 7:30am-3:30pm MST
- 8:30am-4:30pm CST
- 9:30am-5:30pm EST
Prerequisite:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role.
- Prior training in Modules 1-4 (may be same week as Toddler Module Training).
- Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.
Registration: www.autismassessmentkc.com
July 18, 2025
UCSF - Center for ASD & NDDs
Lead Trainer: Somer Bishop, Ph.D.
Cost: $300 (+ optional $50 CME/CEU fee)
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent via email)
Required Materials:
- You will need access to one copy of the ADOS-2 toddler module protocol. We also recommend having access to an ADOS-2 manual.
- ADOS-2 manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Time:
- 8:30am-5:00pm PST
- 9:30am-6:00pm MST
- 10:30am-7:00pm CST
- 11:30am-8:00pm EST
Prerequisite:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher and relevant work experience and current occupational role.
- Completion of ADOS-2 Introductory/Clinical Training Modules 1-4.
- Trainees will be notified if it is determined that these prerequisites are not met.
Registration: https://autism.ucsf.edu/ucsf-ados-2-introductory-toddler-module-training-july-16th-18th-2025-online
ADOS-2 Advanced Research Training (IN PERSON)
This is a 3-day ADOS-2 Research Training for specialists in ASD interested in establishing research reliability. This training course offers detailed, advanced training for people who plan to use the ADOS-2 for research purposes. This training is necessary for use of the ADOS-2 in research. The goals of this workshop are to provide hands-on experience in administering the ADOS-2, detailed instruction and practice with coding, and information on appropriate use and interpretation in research. With guidance from an experienced ADOS-2 trainer, trainees will administer parts of the ADOS- 2 to child and adult volunteers with ASD. Detailed discussions on scoring of the ADOS-2 follow each practice administration. Trainees will be provided with videos of other ADOS-2 administrations to watch after the training and will be given instructions on next steps for achieving research reliability.
April 23 - 25, 2025
UMN - Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
Lead Trainers: Amy Esler, Ph.D. and Robin Rumsey, Ph.D.
Cost:
- $2500 USD (Option to submit post-course research reliability videos is $400 each; additional details to be provided at training)
Location: Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
2025 East River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Time:
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025; 8:00am to 4:00pm CST
- Thursday, April 24, 2025; 8:00am to 4:00pm CST
- Friday, April 25, 2025; 8:00am to 4:00pm CST
Prerequisite:
- You will need access to an ADOS-2 manual for the workshop.
- ADOS-2 kits, manuals and protocols are available through Western Psychological Services at 1-800-648-8857 or at www.wpspublish.com.
Registration: https://learning.umn.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=4124989&courseTitle=ados-2-research-training
Training Scholarships
Eligibility
- We have a limited amount of scholarships we can offer to clinicians and researchers from low or middle income countries.
- The discounts will be distributed on a case-by-case basis.
- If this applies to you or if you would like more information, please email our Training and Research Coordinator at anc4021@med.cornell.edu with a brief letter detailing your circumstances and why you need a discount.
