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Event OverviewÌý

Dates: November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2023 (6 half-days)
Format: Virtual/Online
Certified trainer: Dr. Mandy Steiman, Clinical Psychologist
Workshop facilitator:ÌýDr. Noémie Hébert-Lalonde, Neuropsychologist
Accreditation:ÌýMore information coming soonÌý
Price:Ìý$1,000 - $1,250 CAD plus taxes
Language: French

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Workshop dates

Note: This online workshop is offered over 6 half-days.ÌýIt is not equivalent to the ADI-R Advanced/Research Workshop, which only takes place in person.

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About the workshop

The Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R) is a widely used, standardized assessment tool for establishing autism diagnoses. The comprehensive interview, which can be administered in person or via telehealth using videoconferencing, allows clinicians and researchers to collect valuable information about an individual’s behaviours and developmental history to evaluate possible symptoms of autism.

Workshop goals:

• Learn the fundamentals of ADI-R administration and scoring
• Practice ADI-R coding through observation of two ADI-R administrations and detailed coding discussions
• Develop practical skills in using and interpreting ADI-R algorithms and classifications
• Explore the clinical use of the ADI-R (e.g., report writing), its psychometric properties, and associated research

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Language

This workshop is offered in French.

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Accreditation

Accreditation ensures participants that the activities in which they take part in meet Â鶹AV's high educational standards.

More information coming soon.Ìý

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Who can attend

• New and experienced clinicians, researchers, and students who would like to learn about and gain additional skills in diagnosing autism using the ADI-R
• International and Canadian participants

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About the trainer

Mandy Steiman,ÌýPhD,ÌýClinical Psychologist, specializes in the assessment of autism and associated diagnoses. She received an undergraduate degree at Â鶹AV, and Master of Science and doctoral degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Dr. Steiman has held positions at the Â鶹AV Health Centre, working with complex and diverse clinical populations and leading multi-disciplinary teams. For over 15 years, she has served as a clinical site leader for numerous multi-site and longitudinal research studies.Ìý

Dr. Steiman trains students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines in diagnostic assessment for both research and clinical purposes. She is a certified trainer for diagnostic tools, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R). Her goal is to train professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based care while employing an empathic and collaborative approach with patients and their families.

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About the workshop facilitator

Noémie Hébert-Lalonde, PhD, Neuropsychologist, specializes in neurodevelopmental conditions present in children and youngÌýadults.Ìý

Dr. Hébert-Lalonde obtained her degreeÌýfrom the Université de Montréal in 2014. She alsoÌýholds a Certificate in Neuropsychological Assessment and has received advanced training in the use of the gold-standard ADOS-2 in her clinical and research practices.Ìý

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Workshop fee

Regular Fee:Ìý$1,250 CAD plus taxes

Reduced Fee:Ìý$1,000 CAD plus taxes -ÌýThe reduced fee applies to students; clinicians in the public healthcare system or the public school system in Canada; all participants from low-income or middle-income countries

Note:

• Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited
• Your spot is secured upon completing registrationÌýand payment
• We reserve the right to cancel workshops in the case of insufficient attendance

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Workshop materials

• We ask that participants have access to an ADI-R manual.ÌýMaterials can be in English, French or any of the official ADI-R translations
• Two ADI-R protocols and two ADI-R algorithm formsÌýare included in the workshop fee

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Registration is now open:Ìý

For updates and information:Ìý

Questions? Contact us atÌýacar-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca

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Site-specific workshops

To inquire about offering an ADI-R workshop exclusively for your staff, please acar-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Site-specific%20ADOS-2%20workshop%20request) (contact us)Ìýat acar-training.neuro [at] mcgill.ca. Note that we can accommodate a small number of requests, and those from our network are prioritized.

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Building a community of shared expertise

The Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) Clinic hosts ADI-R training workshops as part of its Clinical Capacity Building Program – the first of its kind in Quebec.

Its annual professional development opportunities help to enhance the skills of autism professionals and build a community of shared learning, support and expertise.

Learn more about our program

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