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Autism & ADHD Assessment

Do the experiences of neurodivergent adults resonate with you, suggesting a possible missing piece of self-understanding? You may be seeking official diagnostic assessment and documentation, or perhaps you are curious about self-identification and want a supportive space for exploration.

I offer a variety of neurodiversity-affirming services for adults seeking clarity about autism and ADHD. In my formal assessment work, I incorporate current research and modern DSM-5 interpretation tailored specifically to late-identified neurodivergent adults. I also offer non-diagnostic identity exploration support, neurodiversity-affirming psychotherapy, and clinical consultation for therapists seeking to better support their neurodivergent clients.

 
 

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Formal Autism & ADHD Assessment

Designed for adults seeking diagnostic clarity (per DSM-5). Incorporates up-to-date research and a focus on strengths as well as challenges.

  • Quantitative Assessment Measures and Personal History Rigorous diagnostic measures paired with personally informative tools for late-identified adults.
  • In-Depth Clinical Interviews (~3 hrs) Collaborative sessions bridging structured interviews (MIGDAS-2/DIVA-5) and flexible conversation about lived experiences.
  • Feedback & Synthesis Session (~1 hr)
  • Diagnostic Summary Report For care-coordination with other providers.
  • Accommodations Letters (Optional)
  • Personalized Identity & Resources Deck Neurodivergent friendly, clickable slides for personal understanding, sharing with loved ones, and supporting next steps.

Cost: $1650 (insurance may apply)

Supported Self Identification

Designed for adults prioritizing self-understanding and professional validation over a medical label. Also suitable for those with an existing diagnosis or self-identification asking "What now?"

  • Targeted Self-Discovery Measures Access to research-based measures used to identify strengths and support needs.
  • Guided Exploration and Support (~3 hrs) Flexible conversation to address your specific questions and needs. Example topics include:
    • Alignment with neurodivergent traits.
    • Navigating communication, relationships, sensory needs, task management, etc.
    • Masking, burnout, and other common experiences of neurodivergent adults.
    • Intersections between trauma and differently wired nervous systems.
  • Personalized Identity & Resources Deck Neurodivergent friendly, clickable slides for personal understanding, sharing with loved ones, and supporting next steps.
Cost: $950 (insurance may apply)

Neuro-Affirming Psychotherapy

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Cost: $215 per session (insurance may apply)

Clinical Consultation

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Cost: $215 per session
 
What "Neurodiversity-affirming" Means to Me:
  • Recognizing different neurotypes as a natural part of human diversity that come with both strengths and challenges.
  • Delighting in neurodivergent ways of being and valuing the contributions of neurodivergent people.
  • Prioritizing internal, lived experience in assessment. Affirming self-identification as a valid pathway.
  • Viewing diagnosis through a critical lens and recognizing historical and cultural factors that have shaped current criteria.
  • Working to create a sensory friendly, low-demand assessment and therapy environment.
  • Being open to questions about my own neurotype, in service of representation and safety.
 
Frequently asked questions
 
“The human soul doesn’t want to be fixed, it simply wants to be seen and heard. The soul is like a wild animal - tough, resilient and shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself.”
— Parker J. Palmer
 

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