At Bridges of the Mind, we believe great assessment starts with great training. We’re committed to supporting clinicians across the region with high-quality professional development, hands-on training opportunities, and a growing community of assessment-focused professionals. Explore what’s coming up below — and check back often, because this page is always growing.
ADOS-2 Introductory & Refresher Training
This workshop is designed for many types of professionals — speech-language pathologists, physicians, psychologists, and occupational therapists — with prior background in autism and formal testing, to learn the basic principles of administering and coding the ADOS-2 Toddler module and Modules 1–4.
Training provides an essential step toward competence in using the ADOS-2 in everyday clinical practice.
Target Lecture Level: Beginner/Introductory Target Audience Level: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, MFT/LCSW/LEP, General Public/Other
Is this training for you?
By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize at least 5 characteristics of autism – Identify at least 3 key components that belong in a comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation across the lifespan
- Know the 2 criteria that guide which ADOS-2 module to select for an individual
- Understand at least 2 practical uses and 2 limitations of the ADOS-2 as an assessment tool
- Walk away with 3 clear next steps for building the skills needed to administer and code ADOS-2 Modules 1–4 and the Toddler Module
This training may be a good fit if you:
- Are looking to strengthen or refresh your understanding of autism characteristics and diagnostic best practices
- Want a clearer framework for selecting the right ADOS-2 module for each client
- Are working toward administering and coding the ADOS-2 and want a roadmap for getting there
- Value evidence-based, comprehensive approaches to diagnosis (not just reliance on a single tool)
Training Details:
- Dates: September 11-13, 2026
- Format: In-person at our Sacramento office (limited space) and virtual attendance option
- Cost: $875
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