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Live Online · Certified ADOS-2 Trainers

Live Online ADOS-2 Training

Choose the date that works best for you. Each three-day training is live via Zoom, covers Modules 1–4 and the Toddler Module, and includes 20 CE credits.

✓ USD $770 per participant
✓ Electronic ADOS-2 protocol booklets included
✓ ADOS-2 Manual required and not included
✓ More than 1,800 professionals have attended Lincoln Institute trainings since 2021

Upcoming Trainings

Next Training
November 17, 18 and 19, 2026

Whitney Guthrie, PhD

Certified ADOS-2 Trainer · Co-author of the ADOS-2 Toddler Module

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday · Starts 8:00 am Pacific Time · Live via Zoom

USD $770 · 20 CE credits

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December 15, 16 and 17, 2026

Somer Bishop, PhD

Certified ADOS-2 Trainer · ADOS-2 Co-author

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday · Starts 8:00 am Pacific Time · Live via Zoom

USD $770 · 20 CE credits

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February 10, 11 and 12, 2027

Jennifer Olson, PsyD

Certified ADOS-2 Trainer · Postdoctoral fellowship with Catherine Lord, PhD

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday · Starts 8:00 am Pacific Time · Live via Zoom

USD $770 · 20 CE credits

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What the Training Covers

Each live introductory clinical workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to administration and scoring of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2), using lecture, video case examples, coding practice, and discussion.

Participants receive an electronic set of ADOS-2 protocol booklets. The ADOS-2 Manual is required and is not included in the registration fee.

Learning Objectives

Following this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain the role and appropriate use of the ADOS-2 in the diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorder.
  2. Describe administration procedures, activities, and coding considerations for ADOS-2 Modules 3 and 4.
  3. Apply ADOS-2 coding criteria to a Module 3 video administration and justify scoring decisions.
  4. Complete and interpret an ADOS-2 algorithm using Module 3 case data.
  5. Describe administration procedures, activities, and coding considerations for ADOS-2 Modules 1 and 2, including appropriate adaptations.
  6. Apply ADOS-2 coding criteria to a Module 1 video administration and justify scoring decisions.
  7. Complete and interpret an ADOS-2 algorithm using Module 1 case data.
  8. Explain the purpose of reliability practice and describe procedures for calculating reliability in ADOS-2 scoring.
  9. Describe developmental and diagnostic considerations relevant to the assessment of autism spectrum disorder in toddlers.
  10. Describe standardized administration and coding procedures for the ADOS-2 Toddler Module.
  11. Apply Toddler Module coding criteria to a video administration and complete the corresponding scoring algorithm.
  12. Explain the psychometric properties and appropriate clinical use of the ADOS-2.

Continuing Education

20 CE credits. Lincoln Institute of Applied Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Lincoln Institute of Applied Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Attendance and Certificate

100% attendance is required to receive the certificate and CE credits.

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