Course Overview · Learning Outcomes · Participant Profile
The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) is a standardized, caregiver interview used
internationally to assess individuals referred for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This evidence-based tool evaluates three core behavioural domains:
Language & Communication,
Reciprocal Social Interaction, and
Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors.
The ADI-R consists of 93 structured questions organized into five sections and typically requires 90–150 minutes to administer and score. This one-day online course equips clinicians with the skills required to conduct the interview, code responses reliably, interpret results, and integrate findings into diagnostic and treatment planning.
Prerequisite: Professional background in developmental or neurodevelopmental assessment, or equivalent clinical experience. Familiarity with ASD diagnostic concepts is recommended.
One-Day Intensive ADI-R Training Program
25 – 26 June 2026
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
| Time | Program Content |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
ADI-R Overview & Structure
|
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break (15 minutes) |
| 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM |
Administration Guidelines
|
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM |
Scoring System
|
| 1:00 – 1:45 PM | Lunch Break (45 minutes) |
| 1:45 – 3:15 PM |
Video Demonstration & Practice
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| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break (15 minutes) |
| 3:30 – 4:30 PM |
Interpretation & Clinical Integration
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| 4:30 – 5:00 PM |
Q&A and Closing
|
Meet our expert trainer for the ADI-R Course
Clinical Psychologist specializing in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder for over 30 years. An international trainer in ADOS-2, the gold-standard diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Conditions. She developed the first official Arabic translation of ADOS-2, along with the first authorized training package, including comprehensive training videos featuring children and young people with neurodiversity in Arabic. She is deeply committed to promoting the rights, understanding, and needs of neurodiversity at an international level.
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