Dr. Kerri Duncan with Hart 4 Autism is thrilled to announce an exciting training opportunity coming up this fall. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale-2 (ADOS-2) Virtual Training will be held October 22-24, 2024, offering up to three days of expert training that is essential to the diagnostic community.
The Importance of the ADOS-2 Autism Diagnostic Observation Assessment
In order for families to access life-altering therapies for Autism, including ABA therapy, insurance companies require an official diagnosis. The ADOS-2 is an important assessment tool that is a part of that requirement. Currently, there are more families in need of support than there are clinicians available to administer assessments, leading to wait times of 9-18 months. When individuals are struggling and in need of therapies or other services, every minute counts so an extensive waitlist can lead to discouragement and delayed progress. To put it simply, there is an enormous need for more clinicians to become trained to administer the ADOS-2.
The ADOS-2 Virtual Training is designed for researchers and professionals with a prior background in autism spectrum disorders and formal testing, such as BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and psychologists. Attendance and completion of this training meets the requirements needed to administer the ADOS-2 assessment, a monumental addition to both your professional resume and to the communities you serve.
Dr. Norman Geller Leads ADOS-2 Training
The October session of the ADOS-2 Training is led by Dr. Norman Gellar. With over 35 years experience, Dr. Geller specializes in learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, psycho-educational assessments and international training.
The virtual training sessions are held live with Dr. Geller providing expert training along with actual assessments for the purpose of observation, coding and learning from. After going through each module step-by-step, an opportunity will be given for questions and feedback. Dr. Geller has received impressive reviews for his teaching style and clear and precise explanations.
Invest In Autism Diagnostic Abilities with ADOS-2 Assessment Training
This three day ADOS-2 training event can be purchased as a whole or split into segments depending on your training needs. The full three day training includes a $795 investment, and features clinical ADOS-2 Training Modules 1-4 and the Toddler Module.
For training without the Toddler Module, the cost is $595 for a two day training. Individuals hoping to participate in the Toddler Module only must have already previously completed Modules 1-4. The one day Toddler Only course costs $349. Registration is open now through October 1, 2024, but act fast, because there are just 30 total spaces available.
Diagnostic Training Essential To Autism Community
Hart 4 Autism provides ADOS-2 assessments for the North Florida area, along with parental coaching and professional development opportunities such as the October 2024 virtual training.
Dr. Kerri Duncan knows firsthand the need for more trained diagnostic professionals to meet the needs of families who can’t' keep waiting for desperately needed services.
For more information on Hart 4 Autism, Dr. Kerri Duncan or the ADOS-2 training, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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