ADI-R Specialist Certification - Autism Assessment Course Overview
This certification focuses on the Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised (ADI-R), a gold-standard structured assessment used within multidisciplinary autism diagnostic pathways. the training equips clinicians to gather, interpret, and apply developmental history in a clinically robust and evidence-based way.
What you will learn
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with DSM-5 and ICD-11
- Structure and clinical application of the ADI-R
- Conducting detailed developmental history interviews
- Assessment across key domains (communication, social interaction, behaviours)
- ADI-R scoring, coding, and diagnostic algorithms
- Role of ADI-R alongside ADOS-2 and SCQ
- Differential diagnosis considerations
- Translating findings into clinical reports
- Patient communication and managing misconceptions
Outcome
You will be able to confidently contribute to multidisciplinary autism assessments, using structured tools and clinical reasoning to support accurate diagnosis.
SCS Candidate Support Package
We support clinicians entering autism pathways through:
- Minimum £250 CPD contribution towards training
- Full training reimbursement opportunity
- Based on completion of agreed service delivery
- Within 2 years of qualification
Why Train with SCS?
We don’t just train—we place.
Through SCS, clinicians gain access to:
- Autism assessment contracts
- Multidisciplinary service delivery opportunities
- Long-term, scalable clinical workstreams
About Our Training Partner
This programme is delivered in collaboration with Global ADHD Network, a specialist provider of ADHD and autism clinical training.