Services
Use these 'quick-links' to view Brookdale Care's complete range of services.
Contact Us
Contact information, email addresses, phone numbers and directions to our autism services.
Brookdale Care News
ADOS Autism Training
Posted: 2010-05-20 | Author: Autism News
What is ADOS:
ADOS - Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
The ADOS is a standardised assessment of communication, social interaction and play or imaginative use of materials for individuals who have been referred because of possible autism or an autistic spectrum disorder.
Professionals who work clinically with autism spectrum disorders, or those who are involved in research with autism spectrum, can train to use the instrument.
The trainer offers 5 days of training to ‘reliability’ level on the ADOS. The reliability level allows trainees, on completion of the course and submission and passing of post-course work, to either use the ADOS in research or train those who work on site in their clinical or research teams to use the instrument.
The focus of the course is on understanding of the coding concepts, appreciation of the limitations and advantages of the instrument, opportunity to thoroughly discuss how to apply and interpret the instrument in different situations, and across ages and clinical groups.
The training is split into 2 sections, one of 2 days and a second of 3 days at a later date. Training courses include hands-on practice with volunteer children, adolescents or adults with existing diagnoses, video codings, and role-play sessions.
Who is providing the training:
Dr Fiona Scott, Consultant Chartered Psychologist is an Accredited International ADOS trainer and runs Spectrum Specialist Consultancy. Dr Scott also works at the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University and has over 17 years experience working with individuals across the autistic spectrum.
When:
The first part of the on-site training is 12th and 13th July, with the second part 6th to 8th October 2010.
Where:
ADOS training is being conducted at:
The Training Academy
The Lane
Wyboston
Bedfordshire
MK44 3AS
Wyboston is conveniently located just off the A1(M) near St Neots and can be easily accessed from London via St Neots train station (10 minute taxi ride)
Why are we hosting the ADOS training?
Brookdale Care is a provider of hospital, residential and supported living accommodation for adults across the autistic spectrum. To support our clinicians and therapeutic team to continue their professional development and personal learning the Training Academy has booked this course for 10 of our consultants to attend. We are therefore able to offer 6 places to external clinicans at a reduced rate.
What do I get at the end of the course?
The reliability level allows trainees to, on completion of the course and submission and passing of post-course work, to either use the ADOS in research or to train those who work on site in their clinical or research teams to use the instrument.
Following course completion all attendees get certification from University of Cambridge stating that they have attended an official training course and are qualified to use the ADOS in clinical practice.
How much does it cost?
The complete training and course materials cost £750 (inc VAT).
How do I request a space?
Please contact Pauline Day, Training Manager on pday@brookdalecare.co.uk or call on 01480 470047 (ext 1) for more information or to request a space.