This evaluation is designed to help you explore whether autism is part of your neurodivergent identity. It’s a three-step process that centers your lived experience and provides clarity, validation, and personalized support.
Session 1: Getting Started (55 minutes)
In our first session, we’ll begin by getting to know you and your goals. You’ll complete some intake forms and autism-specific questionnaires before we meet. During our time together, we’ll:
- Talk about your current experiences, like feeling socially exhausted, needing routines, or being sensitive to sounds, textures, or lights
- Explore how you communicate, connect with others, and navigate sensory input
- Begin gathering information about your developmental history (e.g., how you played as a child, how you handled transitions or changes)
- Identify anyone who might help us understand your experiences better (like a parent, sibling, or long-time friend)
- Discuss what you’re hoping to learn from the evaluation
Session 2: Deep Dive (2 hours)
This session is where we go deeper. I’ll guide you through a structured clinical interview that helps us understand your history and current experiences in more detail. We’ll:
- Explore your developmental background, like whether you preferred solo play, had intense interests, or struggled with social cues
- Review any input from someone who knew you in childhood (if available)
- Look at how your traits show up in different areas of your life, like needing recovery time after socializing, or feeling misunderstood in relationships
- Consider how masking or camouflaging may have shaped your experiences
- Determine whether your experiences meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis
- If appropriate, I’ll confirm and document the diagnosis
Session 3: Feedback & Next Steps (55 minutes)
In our final session, we’ll sit down together to go over everything. I’ll walk you through your results in a clear, affirming way. We’ll:
- Talk about what the diagnosis means for you, whether it brings relief, clarity, or new questions
- Explore supports and strategies that align with your strengths and needs
- Go over personalized recommendations, like sensory tools, communication supports, or workplace accommodations
- Provide documentation you can use for accommodations or services
- Discuss next steps for advocacy, identity integration, and connecting with affirming communities
- You’ll also receive a full written report via secure email, summarizing your evaluation results, diagnostic impressions (if applicable), and tailored recommendations
Fees
The total cost of the evaluation is $2,000, divided across three sessions: $500 for session one, $1000 for session two, and $500 for session three. Payments are processed securely through a client portal using a credit card or HSA/FSA card.