Lincoln Institute of Applied Psychology
APA-Approved CE SponsorAmerican Psychological Association
Live Online ADOS-2 Training · November 17–19, 2026

ADOS-2 Training
with Whitney Guthrie, PhD

Co-author of the ADOS-2 Toddler Module

Learn ADOS-2 administration and scoring across Modules 1–4 and the Toddler Module, with video examples and guided coding practice. On Day 3, you learn the Toddler Module from one of its co-authors.

November 17, 18 & 19, 2026 · Tuesday–Thursday
Starts at 8:00 am Pacific Time each day · Sessions generally end around 4:00–4:30 pm
Live via Zoom · 20 CE credits
Certified ADOS-2 Trainer · Registration closes November 16
USD $770

Full program · 3 days · Modules 1–4 and Toddler Module · 20 CE credits

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Only need Modules 1–4? Register for Days 1–2 (November 17–18, 14 CE credits) for USD $590 →
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Please have access to an ADOS-2 Manual for the training; the manual is not included.
More than 1,800 professionals have attended Lincoln Institute trainings since 2021.
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Whitney Guthrie, PhD

Before you register

A live introductory clinical training in ADOS-2 administration and scoring, through lectures, video examples and coding practice. Days 1 and 2 cover Modules 1–4; Day 3 covers the Toddler Module, taught by one of its co-authors. If you do not assess toddlers, you can register for Modules 1–4 only.

Is this training suitable for me?

The training is intended for professionals and graduate students in related fields. Use of the ADOS-2 presumes prior training and experience in direct assessment and familiarity with autism-related symptoms and behaviors. Ask us about your background before registering.

Can I register for Modules 1–4 only?

Yes. The full program, USD $770, includes three days of live online training, November 17–19: Modules 1–4 and the Toddler Module, with 20 CE credits.

If you do not assess young children, you can register for Modules 1–4 only, USD $590: the first two days, November 17–18, with 14 CE credits. Register for Modules 1–4.

The Toddler Module (Day 3) is designed for children 12–30 months who do not yet use flexible phrase speech. Dr. Guthrie is a co-author of the ADOS-2 Toddler Module.

Both options include one electronic set of WPS ADOS-2 printable protocol booklets. Please have access to an ADOS-2 Manual to refer to during the training; the manual is not included in the fee. If you have questions about the materials, contact our team before registering.

What attendance is required for the certificate and CE credits?

100% attendance of the days included in your registration is required to receive the certificate of completion and CE credits: 20 CE credits for the full program, 14 for Modules 1–4. Participants from professions other than psychology should verify acceptance of APA-sponsored CE credits with their licensing board.

What happens after I register?

Pay securely through Stripe using an email address you check regularly. Our team will contact you at that address to confirm your enrollment, arrange any participant documentation and send pre-course information. You do not need to email us separately to report your payment.

What if I need to cancel or change dates?

A full refund is available with notice at least two weeks before the course begins. Different conditions apply after that deadline. Read the complete cancellation, refund and transfer policy.

Training Details

Dates
November 17, 18 & 19, 2026 · Tuesday–Thursday
Modules 1–4 option: November 17–18
Time
Starts 8:00 am Pacific Time
Final daily schedule may vary slightly by trainer
Format
Live online via Zoom
CE Credits
20 CE credits (full program)
14 CE credits (Modules 1–4)
From an APA-approved sponsor
Registration Fee
Full program, 3 days: USD $770
Modules 1–4, 2 days: USD $590
Materials
Electronic protocol booklets included in both options
Please have access to an ADOS-2 Manual; the manual is not included

About the Trainer

Whitney Guthrie, PhD

Whitney Guthrie, PhD

Whitney Guthrie, PhD is a licensed psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where she is affiliated with Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the Center for Autism Research. Her clinical and research work includes autism screening and detection, early developmental trajectories, and improving early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Dr. Guthrie is a co-author of the ADOS-2 Manual, Part II: Toddler Module (Lord, Luyster, Gotham & Guthrie, 2012). She is a certified ADOS-2 trainer and has taught multiple ADOS-2 workshops for the Lincoln Institute.

About the Training

This three-day ADOS-2 introductory clinical workshop, live online, provides clinicians with a comprehensive introduction to the administration and scoring of the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition).

Using lecture, video case examples, coding practice, and discussion, participants gain hands-on familiarity with all ADOS-2 modules and the foundation needed to pursue independent practice.

Participants may register for the full program or for Modules 1–4 only (Days 1 and 2).

Participants receive one electronic set of WPS ADOS-2 printable protocol booklets included in the registration fee.

Please have access to an ADOS-2 Manual to refer to during the training; the manual is not included in the fee. Our team can help with questions about the materials. Use of the ADOS-2 presumes prior training and experience in direct assessment and familiarity with ASD-related symptoms and behaviors.

Three-Day Curriculum

Day 1

Modules 3 & 4

Included in both options

  • Administration principles
  • Coding and scoring with video examples
  • Algorithm completion
  • Children, adolescents and adults with fluent language
Day 2

Modules 1 & 2

Included in both options

  • Pre-verbal and single-word speech
  • Flexible phrase speech
  • Administration and coding practice
  • Scoring review
Day 3

Toddler Module

Full program only · Taught by a co-author of the Toddler Module

  • Children 12–30 months
  • Administration and coding
  • ADOS-2 psychometrics and appropriate use
  • Clinical diagnosis of ASD in toddlers

What participants say

Since 2021, more than 1,800 professionals have attended Lincoln Institute's ADOS-2 and ADI-R trainings, including staff from hundreds of hospitals, universities, school districts and clinics, and hundreds of independent practitioners.

“Dr. Guthrie did an incredible job explaining the content clearly and making it engaging. Very satisfied overall!”
Participant, PhD · Dr. Guthrie's 2023 training
“I definitely feel like I received a good amount of knowledge for me to begin administering the ADOS. Dr. Guthrie was great! … I would definitely take more courses through Lincoln.”
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois · Dr. Guthrie's 2023 training
“The presenter was engaging and down to earth. I learned so much and look forward to being able to use the ADOS-2.”
Pediatric Occupational Therapist · Dr. Guthrie's 2023 training
“I already have recommended it to a few other providers!”
Licensed Psychological Associate, North Carolina · Dr. Guthrie's 2023 training

Comments shared by participants in our post-course evaluation.

Join Whitney Guthrie this November

Three days of live online training · Modules 1–4 and Toddler Module · November 17–19, 2026

Register Now · USD $770 → Only need Modules 1–4? Days 1–2 for USD $590 →
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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.

Who Should Attend

Continuing Education

20 CE credits for the full program; 14 CE credits for Modules 1–4. 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. Participants of other professions should verify acceptance of APA-sponsored CE credits with their licensing board.

Attendance and Certificate

100% attendance of the days included in your registration is required to receive the certificate of completion and CE credits.

Cancellation, Refund, and Transfer Policy

You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund if you notify us at least two weeks before the course begins.

If you cancel less than two weeks before the course begins, but no later than two days before the start date, you may choose either:

  • a 50% refund of the amount paid; or
  • to transfer your registration to a future edition of the same course by paying 30% of the published fee for that future edition.

If you cancel one day before the course begins, on the start date, or after the course has begun; do not attend; discontinue participation; or have incomplete or intermittent attendance that results in failure to meet the course attendance requirements, no refund will be issued.

In these circumstances, you may register for a future edition of the same course with a 50% discount off the published fee.

To request a cancellation, refund, or transfer to another course date, please contact us at courses@lincolnpsychology.org.

Questions before registering?

Contact Lincoln Institute about eligibility, course materials or enrollment. Please include “November ADOS-2, Whitney Guthrie” in your message.

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