Online ADOS-2 Training with Dr. Whitney Guthrie (May' 23)
Description:
The ADOS-2 focuses on the application of assessment methods as it is a standardized and semi-structured assessment of communication, social interaction, play, or the imaginative use of materials for people suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder.
The course consists of a workshop that provide trainees with an introduction to the ADOS-2, including its development and role within the diagnostic process. Trainees will be exposed to its modular framework, and will receive instruction on how to administer each task on each module, and considerations for scoring. Videos of administrations will be used to show trainees the modules and tasks in action, and then discuss the resulting behaviours.
This training is suitable for professionals with a background in autism and formal testing, including psychologists.
This is an introductory program for all mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the ADOS-2 evaluation
Explain the administration of modules 3 and 4
Explain the use of the codes when the tool is applied
Demonstrate ADOS-2 modules 3 and 4 administration with videos as an example
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Discuss coding results and review administration of modules 3 and 4
Explain the administration of modules 1 and 2
Demonstrate ADOS-2 modules 3 and 4 administration with videos as an example.
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Discuss coding results and review administration of modules 1 and 2
Explain Psychometrics & appropriate use of the ADOS-2
Discuss doubts about the contents learned
Describe clinical Diagnosis of ASD in Toddlers
Explain the administration and coding of the Toddler module
Demonstrate ADOS-2 Toddler module administration with videos as an example
Apply the coding explained on the watched videos
Discuss administration, Codes, and Diagnostic Algorithms
Discuss doubts about the contents learned
About the Presenter:
Whitney Guthrie, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and clinical psychologist and scientist at the Center for Autism Research (CAR). She is also one of the authors of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition´s (ADOS-2) Toddler Module, where she worked with Dr. Catherine Lord and her team to develop this ADOS-2 module for children 12-30 months of age. Dr. Guthrie serves as the co-director of the CAR Data and Statistical Core. She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Florida State University. Dr. Guthrie´s research focuses on the early developmental trajectories that characterize the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with the ultimate goal of improving early diagnosis and intervention. Her research also includes the development of novel screening methods using clinical informatics and computed vision techniques. Her work in early detection and early intervention has been funded by the National Institute of Health Autism Speaks. Autism Science Foundation, and the Eagles Autism Foundation. Dr. Guthrie is also an independent ADOS-2 trainer. In her role as a tutor, she trains the next generation of ADOS-2 clinicians at the Children´s Hospital of Philadelphia and other institutions.
Location:
Live Webinar
May 31 to June 2, 2023
11am to 7pm PT
Credits:
18 CE credits
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation of your registration with full refund can be done up to 7 days before the event. If you consider cancelling the purchase less than one week before the start of the course, you may obtain a 50% refund of the amount paid, or you may request that your registration be transferred to a new or future edition of the same course, paying 30% of the published fee of that future edition of the course. Please email courses@lincolnpsychology.org to request your cancellation.
Grievances Policy:
We seek to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please email courses@lincolnpsychology.org with your written grievance. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
ADA Assistance:
This program adheres to the standards of the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact courses@lincolnpsychology.org if special accommodation is required.
Conflict of Interest:
Dr. Guthrie is co-author of the ADOS-2 Toddler module, and hence may receive and/or may have received royalties from WPS for every purchase of the ADOS-2 kit, ADOS-2 manual and/or ADOS-2 protocol booklets.
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