Training

TAP provides many training workshops throughout the year designed to strengthen Illinois’ system of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by:

1) Increasing the availability and number of appropriately credentialed providers who are trained in administering ASD-specific diagnostics tools;

2) Increasing the number of educators, first responders, day care/child care providers, and primary medical providers who are properly trained in the early identification of ASD

3) Providing education and resources for families and/or caregivers.

TAP ADOS-2 Trainings

The TAP Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) workshop is designed for both clinicians and researchers with prior background in autism and formal testing methods. The two-day virtual workshop includes seminar, video examples of module administration, participant scoring, and discussion.

Prior to registering, participants must have familiarity with the ADOS-2 manual and testing kit. Participants will have access to electronic protocol booklets (Modules 1, 2, 3, and 4) through WPS for the duration of the training.

We do not issue CEUs for this training.  Attendees will receive a certificate of participation indicating the hours of active participation.

Attending this training is not sufficient for complete competency in the clinical use of the ADOS-2 instrument. Further practice and experience using the instrument is necessary to administer independently.  Resources to obtain further practice will be provided as part of the training.

Training will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days.

Registration for each workshop opens approximately 30 days in advance and is only open to Illinois residents. The cost of ADOS-2 training is $50. Registration is not transferrable. If you have questions, please contact Lacey Pinkstaff at lpinkstaff@hope.us.

ADOS – 2 Training | Virtual

ADOS-2 trainings will resume beginning Fall 2026 with the following session dates:

• • November 4 & 6, 2026 – Registration is now closed. 
  • February 3 & 5, 2027
  • April 7 & 9, 2027

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Lacey Pinkstaff at lpinkstaff@hope.us.

Autism New Diagnosis Training 

• What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Characteristics and strengths associated with autism
• How autism is diagnosed
• Evidence-based interventions
• Practical strategies and supports

Important Registration Note
All training dates cover the same content. Please register for the date and time that best fits your schedule.

Interested in learning more? Choose a training date that works for you and register today. Registration will remain open on an ongoing basis.

• October 5th at noon
• Register Here
• November 13th at noon
  Register Here
• December 7th at 5pm

  Register Here

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Lacey Pinkstaff at lpinkstaff@hope.us.

TAP  Partner Trainings

These trainings are provided by TAP Partner organizations.  Please click on the links to find out more information on the training and the organization providing it.

TAP Partner Group Activities