Autism Training Workshops
FALL 2012
The Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is pleased to announce the following Autism Training Workshops taking place December 10 - 15, 2012. These workshops are being held at the main OHSU Campus in Portland, OR.
To register, please click on the appropriate link below. Please note that payment is due upon registration and can be made by check, credit card or if you are internal to OHSU by transferring funds from your department to ours. Please contact our Program Coordinator, Marie Fleischmann, 503-494-0504 for further instructions. Space is limited so please do not delay.
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) Clinical Workshop
December 10 - 11, 2012
ADOS-2 Clinical Training Description
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) improves an instrument already viewed as the gold standard for observational assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This
2-day workshop will instruct you on how to use the ADOS-2 to assess and diagnose autism.
Our experienced workshop leader will describe the ADOS-2 and demonstrate administration and scoring, operationalizing diagnostic criteria for ASD. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to practice scoring while observing the instructor administer the ADOS-2 to subjects with ASD.
This workshop will focus primarily on Modules 1 through 4. Attendees will be given pre-course materials to review prior to the course, and upon completion of the workship, will be given materials to study in order to complete training.
Who Should Attend?
Clinicians who evaluate children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and have a prior background in autism and formal testing, including physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and early intervention assessment specialists. This workshop is strongly recommended for those intending to use the instrument in clinical practice.
For researchers, this workshop is a prerequisite to more thorough training being offered to a limited number of participants, December 14 - 15, 2012. Please contact our Program Coordinator, Marie Fleischmann, by e-mail: fleiscma@ohsu.edu for more information.
Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) Training Workshop
December 12 - 13, 2012
ADI-R Training Workshop Description
The Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) is a structured interview used for diagnosing autism, planning treatment, and distinguishing autism from oher developmental disorders.
Who Should Attend?
ADI-R is intended for use by both clinicians and researchers. The workshops will be divided up over 2 days. Participants may apply to attend the day(s) most relevant to their profession as follows:
- December 12, 2012 - Clinical Level (Day 1 only)
This clinical level workshop is designed for physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and early intervention assessment specialists and doctoral students with experience in standardized assessment measures. This training is suitable for those who wish to use the ADI-R for clinical purposes. - December 12 - 13, 2012 - Clinical & Research (Days 1&2)
This workshop is designed for those who intend to use the instruments in a clinical setting and in research. If you plan to use this in research, you must attend the ADI-R Research Training in order to establish your reliability.
For More Information About these Workshops (Including how to apply)
Please feel free to contact our Program Coordinator, Marie Fleischmann at (503) 494-0504, fleiscma@ohsu.edu
