Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition

Audience

This on-demand training is designed for medical professionals, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals involved in assessing, diagnosing, and supporting clients with ASD and their families.

Course Description

This self-paced, on-demand course breaks down the entire assessment and diagnosis process into individual modules—covering topics such as setting up an assessment plan, choosing tools, functional assessment, conducting school observations, differential diagnosis, report writing, and delivering feedback. Each module provides in-depth learning for professionals in the ASD assessment field.

The modules in this course include:

• Foundation Module - ASD Diagnostic Criteria: Recalibrating Our Understanding
• Module 1 - The Set-Up
• Module 2 – The Tools
• Module 3 - Preschool and School Observations
• Module 4 - Functional Assessment
• Module 5 - Differential Diagnosis Part 1: Children
• Module 6 - Differential Diagnosis Part 2: Adolescents and Adults
• Module 7 – Figuring It Out!
• Module 8 – Write On!
• Module 9 - Delivering Feedback
• Module 10 – Troubleshooting

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a deeper understanding and confidence in interpreting ASD diagnostic criteria.
• Establish a comprehensive, evidence-based process for ASD assessment and diagnosis.
• Build skills in selecting and using appropriate assessment tools.
• Enhance skills in detailed behavioral observation.
• Confidently interpret and analyze assessment data, including conducting thorough differential diagnosis.
• Review multiple case studies.
• Implement a high-quality approach to delivering diagnostic conclusions in both written reports and oral feedback.

Prerequisites

Client Confidentiality

All video recordings must be treated with the same level of confidentiality as patient case notes.

You agree to meet the following ethical requirements for using these materials:

• You will NOT record or copy any of the video material, in whole or in part.
• You will maintain strict security regarding access to videos through your e-course sign-in.
• You will be the sole viewer of the videos as part of your e-course access.
• You will NOT share or show any video footage to others under any circumstances, including for training, peer supervision, or teaching purposes.

Intellectual Property

Annie’s Centre Pty Ltd’s intellectual property rights are respected. You agree that:

• As a single user, you are permitted access to module materials and downloads for your personal learning and professional development. If sharing with colleagues, each individual user must purchase the module.
• The materials are the intellectual property of Dr. Anne Chalfant and Annie’s Centre. You will not copy or distribute these materials without explicit permission from Annie’s Centre Pty Ltd.
• You will NOT screenshot, record, duplicate, photograph, copy/paste, or share any text, video, or client images, in whole or in part. These materials are solely for course participants who have purchased access.
• You will NOT attempt to record or reproduce any training material for use by others, including the Module Toolkit downloads, such as the workbook, guides, templates, checklists, or other procedural or legal documents.
• You respect Dr. Chalfant’s intellectual property rights and copyright over her materials, and you acknowledge that breaches may be reported to the relevant legal and professional authorities.

Workbook, Guides, and Templates

• Guides and templates in Word format are provided for use and adaptation.
• Templates provided in secure PDF format are intended as examples and may also be adapted to suit your practice needs.
• If you wish to share a document with a colleague, please seek explicit permission from Annie’s Centre Pty Ltd.

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