DDSN Offers ADOS-2 Training for ASD Professionals

(Sponsored Content) The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is offering ADOS-2 Training for professionals working in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment.

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, neurologists and other clinicians/researchers working in ASD assessment," DDSN Autism Program Director Stephanie Turner explained.

Upcoming Trainings

• Basic training Modules 1-4, September 4 -5, 2024, at the DDSN Coastal Autism Center, 9995 Miles Jamison Road, Summerville, SC 29485. Cost is $600 (+optional $100 for CEUs).
• Basic training Modules 1-4, December 11-12, 2024, at the DDSN Midlands Autism Center, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203. Cost is $600 (+optional $100 for CEUs).
• Basic training Modules 1-4, January 29-30, 2025, at the DDSN Pee Dee Autism Center, 714 National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC. Cost is $600 (+optional $100 for CEUs).
• ADOS-2 trainings are in person and limited in size in order to provide personal attention.
• ADOS-2 trainings include Drop-in Virtual Q&A sessions for 6 months following participation.
• All trainings include lunch.

NOTE: If participating organizations would like to send more than 15 people to a training, please reach out about agency-specific training options to (lauracarpenter2021@gmail.com)

Basic Training

• This training introduces the ADOS-2. Further practice and experience will be needed before you can use the ADOS-2 for clinical or research purposes.
• Basic Training focuses on Modules 1-4. Additional training is needed to administer the Toddler Module.
• Participants must read the ADOS-2 manual prior to the training and bring the manual with them to the session. To get the most out of the training, participants should observe ADOS-2 administrations and/or practice with materials prior to the training.
• Appropriate use of the ADOS-2 requires training and experience in diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thus, training presumes background in diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders generally, as well as understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) specifically.

Video assessment review and feedback ($500 or $350 for those that practice in the Coastal or Low Country Region)

• Written feedback on ADOS-2 administration and scoring provided within 10 days of video submission.

Drop in virtual Q &A subscription ($300 for standalone subscription; included at no charge for all in-person trainings)

• Six months of once-a-month drop-in virtual Q&A sessions on the ADOS-2. Typically held in late afternoon on the third Wednesday of the month.

Visit this website or scan QR code, to learn more and register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex-R60colJAuJV2fewxWKyma86So0meaPf3cT_izMwyYJYzw/viewform

DDSN is hosting three ADOS-2 Training Sessions for Autism professionals in South Carolina.Photo bySC DDSN