The Definitive 2026 Guide to English Autism Diagnosis (ADOS-2 / ADI-R), English ABA Therapy & Neuropsychology in Medellín and Cartagena — PsicoKids & Teens®

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The 7 Pillars That Make PsicoKids & Teens® Colombia’s Premier Bilingual Neurodevelopmental Center

Whether you are seeking answers for your 14-month-old toddler, your school-age child at an international school, your struggling teenager, or yourself as an expat adult, PsicoKids & Teens® upholds 7 non-negotiable clinical commitments:

  • Verified US Co-Author & Independent Trainer Certifications: Clinical Director Dr. Scarlett Del Carmen Rodríguez Rivera (Psychologist & Specialist in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm; Colpsic License N° 174600 / ReTHUS) is one of the very few specialists in Colombia trained directly by Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster (PhD) (co-author of the ADOS-2 and creator of the Toddler Module) and officially accredited in ADOS-2 (Modules 1 to 4) & Toddler Module (T) by Dr. Noha Minshawi-Patterson (PhD, HSPP) through ADIPA / Virtualys.
  • Evaluations Conducted in English (Going Far Beyond Cold Psychometric Numbers): Using authentic Western Psychological Services (WPS) kits, our 4-Phase Protocol integrates Phase 0 Medical Rule-Outs, Phase I ADI-R, Phase II English ADOS-2, and Phase III Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) + 170-Milestone VB-MAPP, grounded in the 4 biological phenotypes of Litman et al. (Nature Genetics, 2025).
  • English-Speaking ABA Therapy & Early Start Denver Model (ESDM): Through our Intensive TRAZOS Program (12 to 30 hours/week), expat toddlers and children receive joyful, trauma-informed, naturalistic ABA, ESDM, Verbal Behavior speech support, and Sensory Integration in English, plus bilingual parent and nanny coaching.
  • Full Lifespan Coverage (12 Months to Adulthood): We evaluate babies starting at 12 months of age (Toddler Module), children (Modules 1, 2, and 3), and adolescents and adults (Module 4).
  • Integrated Allied Medical Network: Direct coordination with Allied Pediatric Neurologists (for infants and children) and Allied Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrists (for teens and adults), alongside Dr. César Pereira (School Neuropsychology).
  • Dual Legal & Educational Validity (US/UK IEP & 504 + Colombian Law 2628 of 2026 & P.I.A.R.): Reports structured simultaneously for international schools, College Board/IB accommodations, international insurance reimbursement (Cigna, Bupa, Allianz), and full protection under Colombia’s Law 2628 of August 26, 2026, Decree 1421 of 2017 (P.I.A.R.), and Resolution 1197 of 2024.
  • Registered Trademark & Exclusive Clinics (Zero Links to Other IPS in Cartagena): PSICOKIDS & TEENS® is registered in Colombia before the SIC (Resolution N° 22728, Scarlett Rodríguez Group S.A.S., NIT 901648142-8), operating exclusively in Cartagena (Casa Scarlett, Urbanización Los Corales) and Medellín (Edificio Torre Almagrán, El Poblado), with no corporate, clinical, or healthcare links to any other IPS in Cartagena.

Academic Background & Official Clinical Accreditations — Dr. Scarlett Del Carmen Rodríguez Rivera

  • Psychologist – Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena Campus (Professional License / Tarjeta Profesional N° 174600, Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos – Colpsic, Law 1090 of 2006).
  • Specialist in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology – Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm, Cartagena Campus.
  • Official Clinical Accreditation in ADOS-2 (Modules 1 to 4) & Toddler Module (T) – Certified by official US Independent Trainer Dr. Noha Minshawi-Patterson (PhD, HSPP, Certified Independent ADOS-2 Trainer) through ADIPA / Virtualys (SENCE Resolution N° 403, Validation ID: IglZH3fuFE).
  • Clinical Training in ADOS and ADI-R for Understanding Infant & Child Communication – Trained directly by Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster (PhD), co-author of the ADOS-2 diagnostic scale and Certified Independent ADOS-2/ADI-R Trainer, organized by Actualmente.
Certificación clínica en ADOS y ADI-R con la Dra. Rhiannon Luyster - Scarlett Rodríguez
Clinical Training in ADOS and ADI-R with Dr. Rhiannon J. Luyster (PhD), Co-Author of the ADOS-2 Scale.
Acreditación oficial ADOS-2 y Módulo Toddler con Dra. Noha Minshawi - Scarlett Rodríguez
Certificate of Completion: ADOS-2 Clinical Workshop & Toddler’s Training Module — Dr. Noha Minshawi, PhD, HSPP.
Acreditación oficial ADOS-2 y Módulo Toddler con Dra. Noha Minshawi - Scarlett Rodríguez
Official ADOS-2 Accreditation & Toddler Module Training (24 hours) — ADIPA / Virtualys & PhD. Noha Minshawi-Patterson.
Diploma de Especialista en Psicología Clínica del Niño y del Adolescente - Universidad del Sinú
Specialist in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology — Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm.
Título Profesional en Psicología - Scarlett Rodríguez - Universidad del Sinú
Licensed Psychologist Degree — Universidad del Sinú Elías Bechara Zainúm.
Tarjeta Profesional No 174600 Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos - Scarlett Rodríguez
Professional Psychologist License N° 174600 — Colegio Colombiano de Psicólogos (Colpsic, Law 1090 of 2006).

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