It is the firm policy of WPS and the ADOS-2 authors that all ADOS-2 administrations must make use of a written translation that has undergone a formal review and approval process through WPS or one of our licensed international publishing partners. The authors take this position because of their concerns about proper standards of patient care. Experience indicates that translation can significantly affect ADOS-2 scores, and thus the reliability and validity of test results. Only properly reviewed translations can provide results that correspond...

The Comparison Score for the Spanish language translation of the ADOS-2 can be calculated using a procedure identical to that used for the English version. However, the algorithm form for the Spanish language translation does not include the scoring information for the Comparison Score on the form itself. To calculate this score after completing the algorithm form, there are four options: 1. Refer to Appendix C of the English language ADOS-2 Manual, which includes full scoring information for the Comparison Score for all ADOS-2 Modules for which...

As with all standardized assessments, care should be taken to follow the provided language as closely as possible when administering the ADOS-2. In contrast to many other standardized assessments, however, the standardization of the ADOS-2 does allow for and expect verbal instructions to be adapted when necessary to ensure the participant’s understanding of the task. This includes modifications to account for regional and cultural language variations. There are various situations in which you may find it necessary to modify the scripted language...

As with any clinical assessment, the ADOS-2 should be administered in the language with which the examinee has the most familiarity and comfort. When determining the language of administration of the ADOS-2 for a bilingual examinee, it is important to remember that the goal of the evaluation is to maximize the examinee’s ability to participate in the assessment by minimizing the influence from the language of administration. In this sense, establishing the examinee’s comfort and familiarity with the language of administration is more important ...

Our return policy for Independent Study CE materials is the same as our standard return policy. If you are not completely satisfied with an item purchased from WPS, you may return it in salable condition within 90 days of the invoice date, and we will promptly refund the cost of the materials returned (less shipping and handling, if applicable). Before returning any item, please contact WPS Professional Development & Training (courses@wpspublish.com) to ensure that you are given proper credit. Please note that materials available online on...

All Independent Study CE Materials are intended to be accessed and completed within one year of purchase. If more than a year has passed since purchase, you may no longer have access to these materials. In this event, you may need to repurchase access to the materials or the materials may have been discontinued, in which case they can no longer be purchased or completed for CE credit. Online materials that support live in-person events and webinars will be available in the WPS LMS for at least one year following the event date. Video-based training...

To obtain your Certificate of Completion for WPS Independent Study CE, you must first learn the content of the assessment or intervention material for which you have purchased the associated post-test materials. Then, answer the questions contained in the post-test on the WPS Learning Management System (WPS LMS) and submit the post-test for scoring. A post-course evaluation survey will also be provided for you to submit feedback to WPS.   In order for a certificate to be issued, you must meet the pass criterion on the post-test (75% of questions...

For CE items accessed on the WPS Learning Management System (WPS LMS), your certificate will be issued electronically immediately following successful completion of the post-test/course requirements and submission of the post-course evaluation survey.   For CE materials that are currently available only in print form, we will begin processing your post-test materials as soon as we receive them for scoring. If the materials have been completed satisfactorily, you can expect to receive your Certificate of Completion within approximately two...

Click here to download AOTA-related information about Independent Study CE for OTs. This document is also relevant for non-OTs, as it includes a variety of information pertaining to each Independent Study item, such as course learning objectives, educational levels, and target audiences.    

WPS offers CE credits for our ADOS-2 Clinical Workshop.

At the end of 2016, WPS and USC made a joint, strategic decision to bring the USC/WPS Sensory Integration Certification Program to a close. Any certificate awarded from the USC/WPS Sensory Integration Certification Program continues to be valid and recognized. Click here to access the SI Certified Therapists directory.

For information about the WPS Educational Discount against any given order, please click here. When your discount is approved, you will receive a quote, good for 60 days and including all applicable discounts, that you can use to complete your order directly through WPS Customer Service (as will be detailed on your quote). Read More...

The WPS Independent Trainer Discount is designed primarily for independent trainers of specialized tests such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R); the application form is found at this link. When your discount is approved, you will receive a quote, good for 60 days and including all applicable discounts, which you can use to complete your order directly through WPS Customer Service (as will be detailed on your quote). As a general reference, the WPS Independent...

Click here to download a .pdf of a standard letter on WPS’s policy regarding inclusion of test items within scholarly papers. Any questions or follow-up contacts in this regard should be directed to rights@wpspublish.com.

To receive permission and/or a sample copy of a WPS test for such purposes, please email WPS Rights & Permissions directly (rights@wpspublish.com). Be sure to provide the specific purpose of the request, as well as brief details regarding the purpose of the project, and your relationship to it.