Assessments
ADHD, Autism & Giftedness Assessment
A neuro-affirming evaluation for adults who have always felt a little different
You might be here because some parts of life have always felt harder than they seem for other people.
Maybe you’ve had a quiet sense that you experience the world differently, even if others don’t see it that way.
You might relate if you…
Struggle with things others seem to manage more easily, like time management, organization, finishing tasks, or keeping up with daily responsibilities
Have always felt a sense that you are somehow different from others
Were told you were gifted and had “so much potential,” but don’t feel like you’ve lived up to it
Feel isolated or struggle with rejection and social relationships
Have been in therapy but felt like something important was missing
Often find yourself relating to content about ADHD, autism, AuDHD, or giftedness
Many of the adults I work with are high-masking, meaning they’ve learned to adapt in ways that hide their struggles from others.
Because of this, they’re often overlooked in traditional diagnostic approaches — especially if they are successful, articulate, or socially capable on the surface.
You may have heard things like…
“There’s no way you’re neurodivergent.”
“You would have known when you were younger.”
“You’re too successful.”
“You have relationships. You know how to talk to people.”
For many high-masking adults, neurodivergence can be easy to miss even by well-meaning professionals.
If any of this resonates with you, an ADHD or autism assessment for adults can offer clarity and understanding about how your brain works.
And that clarity can be powerful.
What the Assessment Process Looks Like
We are a small boutique practice specializing in neuroaffirming evaluation and progressive intervention recommendations. You will be evaluated using a different process than is offered through managed care. Because of this, you should expect the evaluation experience to be a thoughtful and informative process that can take up to several months from the initial appointment setting to receiving the report.
Step 1 | Onboarding & Intake
$500 deposit collected
Intake forms completed
Upload previous evaluations or helpful records
Intake to review presenting concerns, collect history, and answer questions
Step 2 | Assessment Day
Testing is generally done in one or two sessions
Depending on evaluation type can last 3-4 hours with breaks
Dress comfortably, have snacks and hydration
Step 3 | Post Evaluation
Digital rating scales sent to collateral contacts with a Release of Information signed
Evaluator spends 6-8 hours scoring & synthesizing data
Step 4 | Feedback Appointment
3 weeks after testing, meet with evaluator to review initial findings - This appointment is approximately 1 hour
Priority action plan and recommendations will be reviewed
Step 5 | Final Report
Info from the feedback session is an important part of report finalization process
Final comprehensive report will be sent within 1 month of feedback