Overview
Dates and times:
- September 23, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
- September 24, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
- September 25, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual training
Language: English
Facilitator: Dr. Mandy Steiman, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Trainer
Workshop fees: $1,150-1,250 CAD + taxes
Who should attend: Clinicians, researchers, trainees and education professionals involved in autism assessment, including those working in healthcare and school settings, who wish to develop or strengthen their use of the ADI-R.
The workshop is appropriate for professionals who have never attended an ADI-R workshop, or who have attended an ADI-R workshop with a different trainer in the past.
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.
The workshop content has been updated for 2026 with the new DSM-5 ADI-R algorithms, recent research on the ADI-R, and new sample reports.
What to expect
- 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
- Learn how to use the updated DSM-5 (2025) algorithm and the Toddler (2012) algorithm to code the ADI-R
- Receive updated sample reports
About the facilitator
Mandy Steiman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment of autism and associated diagnoses. She holds at position at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, which is affiliated with McGill University.
Her experience includes serving as a senior psychologist at tertiary care diagnostic clinics and as clinical site leader for multi-site and longitudinal research studies, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of integrated clinical-research protocols.
Dr. Steiman trains students and professionals in diagnostic assessment for research and clinical purposes and is a certified trainer 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.
Dates
- This online workshop is offered over 3 days. It is not equivalent to the ADI-R Advanced/Research Workshop, which only takes place in person.
- Participants must attend all sessions.
Workshop materials
- Participants must have access to an ADI-R manual, protocols and algorithm forms to take part in the training.
- Materials can be in English, French or any of the official ADI-R translations.
- Please order these materials in advance of the workshop to ensure you have them in time.
- Contact us if you require information on how to acquire these materials.
Workshop fees & registration
- Early registration is encouraged as spaces are limited.
- After completing the registration form, information on submitting payment will be sent to you.
- Your spot is secured upon completing both registration and payment.
- We reserve the right to cancel workshops in the case of insufficient attendance.
Note: If you have participated in any of our workshops in 2025, please contact us at trainingndd@mcgill.ca to proceed with your registration.
Contact
Nadia (Konstandina) Bakopanos, Coordinator
Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC)
Email: trainingndd@mcgill.ca
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About the Neurodevelopment Learning Community
The Neurodevelopment Learning Community is a training and peer-learning initiative led by neuropsychologist Dr. Julie Scorah (McGill University), delivered in partnership with the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC). It brings together healthcare providers, researchers, professionals, and people with lived and living experience to strengthen inclusive, evidence-informed approaches to neurodevelopmental care. Through workshops, webinars, and applied learning activities, the Learning Community connects research, practice, and community knowledge to support real-world impact across disciplines.
