The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS 2) has become the standard instrument for assessing ASD across age, developmental level, and language skills.
1. Participants will learn how to use the ADOS 2 in clinical practice to assess and diagnose autism.
2. Participants will learn how to use the definitive autism assessment
3. Participants will benefit from the experience of an expert ADOS-2 instructor
4. Participants will practice scoring while observing ADOS-2 administrations
PLEASE NOTE: you will not be able to take the course without the manual. Manuals are required for assessments during class.
Manuals may be purchased directly through WPS Publishing at https://www.wpspublish.com. In the store search bar use SKU: W-605M. Time your ordering and mailing accordingly. Manuals purchased will be shipped directly to purchaser. Make sure the address you provide is one you will receive a shipment.
WPS CERTIFIED TRAINER
Michael J. Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D
WPS Certified Trainer
Disclosure: Trainer Dr. Michael J. Morrier: Financial –Presenter is being paid a speaking fee from Providing Autism Links & Support. Non-Financial – No relevant non-financial relationships exist for this presenter.
Michael J. Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D is the owner and founder of Morrier Consulting LLC, which specializes in providing training for individuals and families on embedding applied behavior analysis techniques into everyday activities, as well as training professionals on how to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), 2nd edition for clinical and research projects. Previously, Dr. Morrier was an Associate Professor at the Emory Autism Center in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine (1992-2023). He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; his master’s degree in special education from the University of Georgia; and his doctorate degree in Special Education from Georgia State University. Dr. Morrier has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2007. Dr. Morrier’s experiences focused on expanding the ability of community-based practitioners to identify and diagnosis young children suspected of autism, validating telehealth platforms for diagnosis of young children, and providing social communication and interaction supports to young autistic children in inclusive settings. Dr. Morrier previously participated on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism Surveillance project (ADDM Network) as an expert clinical reviewer from 1999 – 2021, and currently is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal for Autism and Development Disorders, the Journal of Special Education, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Morrier was past President of the Georgia Division for Early Childhood subdivision from 2015-2021.
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CANCELLATIONS:
All cancellations MUST be received in writing by the following methods.
Email: info@pals-ucfcard.org
Mail: PALS, Attn: Cancellation, PO Box 781458, Orlando, FL 32878-1458 postmarked no later than July 16, 2025.
Registration cancellations received on or before the deadline will be eligible for a refund minus a one-time $35 processing fee. Note: The amount refunded will never exceed the amount paid.
Cancellation requests postmarked AFTER July 16, 2025, and electronic cancellation requests posted after MIDNIGHT July 16, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:
Continuing Education Units for APA (12) and ASHA (1.2) are available for an additional fee of $60. CEUs are contracted with various brokers. Fees are not assessed by the accrediting agency. Participants must attend the entire full 2 days, participate in course activities, and complete self assessment to earn ASHA CEUs.
This course is focused exclusively on ADOS-2 and does not discuss other similar or related products.
