ADOS-2 Diagnostic Training Course
A two-day professional certification in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule — the world's leading observational assessment tool for autism.
The gold standard in autism observational assessment
The ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition) is a semi-structured, standardised assessment widely regarded as the definitive observational tool for autism diagnosis.
This two-day Basic Training course, facilitated by ICEP Europe, introduces clinicians to Modules 1–4, equipping them with the knowledge and practical skills to incorporate ADOS-2 into diagnostic practice. Additional training is needed to administer the Toddler Module.
Who should attend
The ADOS-2 is a Level C assessment. Open to qualified professionals with a background in the diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Professionals in autism diagnostics
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Clinicians with neurodevelopmental experience
World-class clinical expertise
What's included
Before you attend
Participants are strongly encouraged to observe ADOS-2 administrations and practise with materials in advance. Reading the ADOS-2 manual prior to training is required — please bring your manual to both sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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COURSE DATES
13th May
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20th May 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Both sessions required for certification
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Live Online
Module 1-4 Covered
Materials Included
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Course Fee
€750.00
- Expert-led by certified ADOS-2 trainers
- Places limited — first come, first served
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Contact Us
Email us: adostraining@icepe.eu
As the ADOS-2 is a Level C assessment, the training is open to qualified professionals involved in the diagnostic evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders. This may include but is not limited to: psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, paediatricians, nurses, psychotherapists, and other relevant clinicians.
If you remain unsure about your eligibility to attend the course, please contact adostraining@icepe.eu
Attendance to the two full days is mandatory in order to get a certification. If you find yourself unable to attend the two days, let us know and we will reach out to you as soon as we have open spots for future training dates.
To join our lists for future dates, contact adostraining@icepe.eu.
As an internationally recognised diagnostic tool, the ADOS-2 course is open to participants from all over the world. No part of the training requires that participants reside in Ireland, as both sessions are fully online.
Please note that date and times for training are set in Irish Standard Time (IST) / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Ensure that you account for potential time zone differences when attending training.
A pack of training materials to be used throughout training will be distributed to participants prior to Day 1.
Please note that these materials do not include the official ADOS-2 test and manual. It is highly recommended that participants purchase and review the manual prior to training.
Below are independent vendors where the official ADOS-2 materials can be purchased from:
Assessments Ireland (Full ADOS-2 Kit)
Assessments Ireland (Manual only)
Those who wish to use the ADOS-2 should have prior education, training, and experience in diagnostic evaluation of autism and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. A certification in the ADOS-2 alone does not qualify anyone to diagnose autism.
By becoming certified in ADOS-2, practitioners can participate in the broader clinical assessment of autism. The assessment should also include a developmental history, such as the Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R) and consideration of differential diagnoses, typically within a multidisciplinary team.
It may also be helpful to check the specific requirements for diagnosing autism within your country and/or your professional regulatory body, as these can vary.
The ADOS-2 Toddler Module is a supplementary, specialised play-based assessment designed for children aged 12 to 30 months who have not yet developed consistent phrase speech. This is not included in the standard training, which only covers Modules 1 – 4. Currently, the training offered by ICEP Europe only includes Modules 1-4.
If you are not able to and/or would prefer not to pay by bank card, you can contact adostraining@icepe.eu about alternate payment methods. Our staff will direct you accordingly.
If a participant wishes to cancel his or her participation on the course more than 14 days prior to its commencement, ICEP Europe shall be entitled to retain 30% of the course fee for administrative and extra costs. The participant shall be entitled to a refund of 70% of the course fee paid by him or her.
If the participant cancels within 14 days of the date for the commencement of the course or after it has commenced, he or she shall not be entitled to a refund.
ICEP Europe may cancel a course at any time for any reason and in that event shall be liable only to repay to the student the amount of the course fee paid by him or her and ICEP Europe shall not be liable for any loss or damage or consequential loss howsoever arising and suffered by the student as a result of the said cancellation.
In the event of cancellation, the participant shall not be permitted any further access to the course material.
If you have any outstanding questions that have not been covered in the FAQ above— including questions about the ADOS-2 and its applications—you can contact us at adostraining@icepe.eu.