ADOS-2 Introductory / Clinical Training (Modules 1–4): 2-Day Training
WHEN: 9am-5pm (EST), Wednesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 22, 2026
WHERE: Rice Commons, Student Center, Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, IN
CAPACITY: This event is limited to 30 participants.
REGISTRATION FEE: $100. The registration fee is non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person in the event that the original registrant cannot attend.
CEUs: All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Workshop Overview
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), is an assessment used for diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across ages, developmental levels, and language skills. This two-day introductory training is designed for professionals such as speech-language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists who have prior experience with ASD and formal assessment. The workshop provides a foundational understanding of Modules 1–4 through lectures and administration demonstrations, followed by group scoring and discussion with the guidance of a certified trainer. Participants will be introduced to the principles of ADOS-2 administration and scoring across modules and will gain the knowledge necessary to begin using the ADOS-2 in clinical settings. This training also serves as a prerequisite for those pursuing ADOS-2 research reliability training.
About the Presenter
Laurie Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at Washington State University. She completed her graduate work at Florida State University and her postdoctoral training at the National Institutes of Health. She is a speech-language pathologist by training and has over 15 years of specialized clinical and research experience working with children at risk for developmental disabilities.