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Introduction to the Gold Standard Autism Assessment Tools

CE Hours 3

About this Workshop

This workshop offers an introductory overview of two essential diagnostic tools used in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder: the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R). Through the use of video clips featuring real clients, participants will have the opportunity to observe both typical and autistic behaviors. These clips will illustrate key features of autism as well as demonstrate how the ADOS-2 and ADI-R measures are used in practice. While the workshop does not offer certification and participants will not be able to administer the measures independently afterward, it will provide valuable insight into the core components of autism diagnosis and assessment. This workshop is ideal for anyone working in or interested in the field of autism diagnosis, offering foundational knowledge to enhance your clinical understanding and approach.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the DSM-5-TR's 5 criteria for Autism and 2 factors associated with the heterogeneous Autism presentation.
  • List 3 things to consider when assessing for Autism.
  • Provide two examples of behaviors related to autism and three examples of absent typical behaviors that a clinician might observe during tasks in the ADOS-2 assessment
  • Describe two behaviors associated with autism and three examples of typical behaviors that might be missing, which a clinician could ask about during an ADI-R interview.

Learning Levels

  • Introductory

Workshop Instructor(s)

  • Dr. Suzi Naguib, Psy.D.

    Dr. Suzi Naguib is a passionate and dedicated psychologist and a strong advocate for those affected by behavioral, emotional, developmental and learning disabilities. Dr. Naguib founded Sunfield Center in August of 2011 with a mission to offer the highest quality, evidence-based clinical care, increase awareness of mental health needs, and provide best-in-class trainings for families and professionals locally and internationally. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of autism, ADHD, behavioral and anxiety disorders, Dr. Naguib brings a first-hand understanding of the need for research informed evaluations and evidence based treatment interventions to help families. Dr. Naguib is a certified Parent Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapist and level 1 PCIT trainer. She is also an independent trainer for two of the gold standard autism diagnostic assessment tools (ADOS-2 and ADI-R) and has trained hundreds of providers in Michigan, across the U.S. and internationally on how to accurately evaluate and diagnose autism. Dr. Naguib along with her team at Sunfield Center created a number of trainings for parents and professionals and has expertise in the following areas: adolescent to adult transition planning for individuals diagnosed with autism, family support and empowerment post autism diagnosis and autism and sexuality.

Disclosure

There is no commercial support or sponsorships for the following training.

References

  • Alaghband-Rad, J., Hajikarim-Hamedani, A., & Motamed, M. (2023). Camouflage and masking behavior in adult autism. Frontiers in psychiatry, 14, 1108110. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1108110
  • Khachadourian, V., Mahjani, B., Sandin, S., Kolevzon, A., Buxbaum, J. D., Reichenberg, A., & Janecka, M. (2023). Comorbidities in autism spectrum disorder and their etiologies. Translational psychiatry, 13(1), 71. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-023-02374-w
  • Christiansen, J., & Pedersen, L. (2025). ADOS-2 Module 4: Psychometric Properties and Diagnostic Performance at an autism-specialized clinic. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 55(11), 3900-3913. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06480-6
  • Colombi, C., Fish, A., & Ghaziuddin, M. (2020). Utility of the ADOS-2 in children with psychiatric disorders. European child & adolescent psychiatry, 29(7), 989-992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-019-01411-8
  • Greene, R. K., Vasile, I., Bradbury, K. R., Olsen, A., & Duvall, S. W. (2022). Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) elevations in a clinical sample of children and adolescents who do not have autism: Phenotypic profiles of false positives. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 36(5), 943-959. https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2021.1942220
  • Kalb, L. G., Singh, V., Hong, J. S., Holingue, C., Ludwig, N. N., Pfeiffer, D., ... & Landa, R. (2022). Analysis of race and sex bias in the autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS-2). JAMA network open, 5(4), e229498. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.9498
  • Becker, A. L., & Epperson, C. N. (2006). Female puberty: clinical implications for the use of prolactin-modulating psychotropics. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 15(1), 207-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2005.08.006
  • Maenner, M. J., Shaw, K. A., Bakian, A. V., Bilder, D. A., Durkin, M. S., Esler, A., ... & Constantino, J. N. & Cogswell, ME (2021). Prevalence and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder among children aged 8 years—autism and developmental disabilities monitoring network, 11 sites, United States, 2018. MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 70(11), 1. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss7011a1
  • Zeliadt, N. (2018, December). Sex differences in brain hint at roots of ‘camouflaging’ in autism. Spectrum News. https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/sex-differences-brain-hint-roots-camouflaging-autism/

CE Process Info

Content

  • IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE YOU BEGIN
    1 parts
    • CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
  • PRESENTATION SLIDES
    1 parts
    • PRESENTATION SLIDES
  • TRAINING VIDEOS
    7 parts
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 1
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 2
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 3
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 4
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 5A
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 5B
    • GOLD STANDARD ASSESSMENT TOOLS PART 6
  • Joint Accreditation

    Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #0060.

  • New York Education Department Board of Creative Arts Therapy (NYSEDCAT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board of Creative Arts Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0008

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York Education Department Board for Licensed Psychoanalysts (NYSEDLP)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychoanalysts as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts. #P-0031.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0045.

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  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Mar 25th, 2025

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