Learning Community | Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) – Introductory Workshop
Overview
Format: Virtual training
Date: May 27, 28, 29, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Language: English
¹ó²¹³¦¾±±ô¾±³Ù²¹³Ù´Ç°ù:ÌýDr. Mandy Steiman, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Trainer
Workshop fees:Ìý$1,150 – $1,250 CAD + taxes
Who should attend:ÌýClinicians, researchers, trainees and education professionals involved in autism assessment, including those working in healthcare and school settings, who wish to develop or strengthen their use of the ADOS-2.
Regular fee $1,250 CAD + taxes
Reduced fee $1,150 CAD + taxes (Applies to students; clinicians in the public healthcare system or the public school system in Canada; all participants from low-income or middle-income countries)
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
- After completing the registration form, information on submitting payment will be sent to you.
- Your spot is secured upon completing both registration and payment.
- We reserve the right to cancel workshops in the case of insufficient attendance.
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2) is a widely used standardized assessment tool for diagnostic assessments of autism.Ìý
The online workshop is for professionals who would like to gain additional skills in diagnosing autism using the ADOS-2 across ages, developmental levels and language skills.ÌýIt covers modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as the Toddler module, and includes discussion about:
- the use of the ADOS-2 in making a clinical diagnosis
- administration, scoring, and use of ADOS-2 algorithms
- issues related to differential diagnosis, diagnosis in context, complex clinical situations, and report writing
- current research on ADOS-2
What to expect
- Workshops are kept small to allow for discussion and questions
- Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of ages and populations, including working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations, and we bring this experience to all our workshops
- We believe that the context in which diagnostic tools are used is important – we welcome discussion about attendees’ own clinical or research context so we can offer advice on best practices and helpful adaptations
- All workshops are led by certified trainers
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About the facilitator
Mandy Steiman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment of autism and associated diagnoses. She holds at position at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, which is affiliated with ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Her experience includes serving as a senior psychologist at tertiary care diagnostic clinics and as clinical site leader for multi-site and longitudinal research studies, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of integrated clinical-research protocols.
Dr. Steiman trains students and professionals in diagnostic assessment for research and clinical purposes and is a certified trainer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R). Her goal is to train professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based care while employing an empathic and collaborative approach with patients and their families.
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Dates
- This online workshop is offered over 3 full-days (18 hours), and is equivalent to the in-person ADOS-2 Introductory Workshop offered over 3 full days
- Participants must attend all sessions
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Workshop materials
- Materials can be in English, French or any of the official ADOS-2 translations
- PleaseÌýtrainingndd [at] mcgill.ca">contact usÌýif you require information on how to purchase an ADOS-2 manual
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Note:ÌýIf you have participated in any of our workshops in 2025, please contact us atÌýtrainingndd [at] mcgill.caÌýto proceed with your registration.
