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.

Registration for each workshop opens approximately 30 days in advance and is only open to Illinois residents.  The cost is $50.00 per person.  Registration is not transferrable.

If you have questions, please contact Mary Kelly at mkelly@hope.us. 

ADOS – 2 Training | Virtual

February 1 & 2, 2024

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February 14 & 16, 2024

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March 20 & 22, 2024

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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.

BEST+ Training |  Provided by Have Dreams at their Evanston location

Session one: January 17, February 21 and March 13 – OR – 
Session two: January 24, February 28 and March 20

Have Dreams has reimagined their highly successful Basic Elements of Structured Teaching to meet the needs of today’s educators better! The new structure features:

• One training per month for 3 months.

• Participants will have a classroom assignment following day 1 and 2 to implement the principles of Structured Teaching better.

• Participants will observe and work with individuals with ASD across the spectrum.

• Participants can access virtual “office hours” between sessions.

Understanding Autism |  Virtual Workshop | Presented by RCADD

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:15 pm Central Time

An overview for parents/caregivers, educators, and other professionals that addresses the core characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools |  Virtual Workshop | Presented by RCADD

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:15 pm Central Time

Classroom & home strategies that address academic, social, leisure goals of a child with autism or developmental delays.  Content focus on early education.  Workshop provided in English.

7 Considerations of Autism: ASD and the IEP |  Virtual Workshop | Presented by RCADD

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 1:15 pm Central Time

Learn to advocate for a child with autism by becoming familiar with the state guidelines surrounding autism spectrum disorder and the development of the IEP.  Note: E.I. credit is not available for this topic