ADHD & Autism Assessments

Online for adults in NY, IA, PA, GA & all PsyPact states

Neurodiversity-Affirming Evaluations by a Neurodivergent Psychologist

ADHD and Autism assessments are helpful for…

  • Understanding the specific, unique needs of your brain

  • Validation that your challenges and needs are real

  • Increased self-compassion

  • Communicating needs to loved ones

  • Confirming a diagnosis

  • Providing documentation so that you can receive the best treatment for your needs

Wondering if You are Neurodivergent?

The fast-paced, busy, modern world that rewards the hustle/grind culture can be constantly overwhelming. An Assessment can help determine how much of your experience is internal or external so you can best know how to move forward with feeling better quickly.

Do you think you are ADHD?

Perhaps you experience some of the following:

  • Impulsivity and risk-taking

  • Trouble paying attention

  • Difficulty with multitasking

  • Forgetfulness and misplacing items

  • Disorganized

  • Struggling with time management

  • Easily distracted

  • Restlessness and impatience

  • Excessive talking/interrupting others

  • Trouble focusing or paying attention to small details

  • Low frustration tolerance

  • Excessive daydreaming

Do you think you may be autistic?

Perhaps you resonate with some of these characteristics:

  • Sensory overload (overstimulated by certain sounds/touch/smells/sights/texture/taste)

  • Repetitive behaviors or thoughts (stimming for self-soothing)

  • Decreased need for social interaction (increased need for solitude)

  • Deep diving into your special interest areas

  • “Masking” your thoughts, feelings, needs in order to blend in with the demands of your current social situation

  • Feeling attached to routines/plans and feeling upset with sudden, unexpected changes

  • Writing may be your preferred form of communication (allows more time to think it through)

  • Eye contact may feel intense

  • Finding small talk and socializing with others you don’t know well to be energetically draining/exhausting

  • Feel free to take this quiz created by an autistic therapist who specializes in late-identified neurodivergent women

The Testing Process

Strengths-based assessments completed virtually and quickly (start to finish in a matter of weeks not months).

  • Complete the inquiry form and you will recieve an email with details outlining the next steps.

  • After it’s determined we are a good fit, you will receive a link to your account in the secure online portal (Simple Practice). Follow that link to complete your intake paperwork and schedule your first appointment.

  • Self-report measures will be sent that gather more data on ADHD and/or autism as well as other areas of clinical interest.

    These assessments are done on your own time with scores sent back to Dr. Desiree before the final session.

  • The next step in the evaluation process is video meetings with me (Dr. Desiree).

    I will ask you questions about yourself and gather more information relevant to the evaluation process.

    These appointments are scheduled in 1 or 2-hour blocks of time.

    The total time it takes for testing varies due to the qualitative/open-ended nature of the assessments.

  • The final step in the process is speaking with me to go over the results of the evaluation.

    In this session, you and I will will go over any diagnoses that have been made and discuss general recommendations.

    You will receive a digital copy of the summary report with the findings from the evaluation on the day of this feedback session.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about online ADHD and Autism assessments

  • Assessing ADHD or Autism involves a series of collaborative video sessions, aimed at gaining a thorough understanding of your internal experiences. This personalized approach is vital for accurately diagnosing ADHD or Autism in adults, given the past inaccuracies of traditional criteria. It's crucial to work with a practitioner who understands the nuances of neurodiversity in adults.

    Generally, we'll cover the following categories:

    1. Informed Consent: We'll discuss why you suspect you might be ADHD or Autistic and explain the assessment process.

    2. Sensory Experiences: We'll explore your sensitivities and preferences regarding sensory stimuli.

    3. Cognitive Style: We'll delve into your cognitive preferences, including passions, structure, and routines.

    4. Social Experiences: We'll examine your social experiences from childhood to adulthood in detail.

    Typically, four sessions suffice, but additional sessions can be scheduled if necessary.

  • No, I specialize in assessing adults, especially women who have likely been masking for years.

  • Evaluations for ADHD or Autism are billed at $250 per hour for collaborative video sessions plus a one-time fee of $250 to cover the time for scoring assessments and writing the report/verification letter documenting your diagnosis (if one is made). 

    The time to complete assessments varies depending on how clients respond to questions. The time ranges below are averages and approximations. 

    • ADHD only: 5-6 hours

    • Autism only: 6-12 hours

    • Both ADHD and Autism: 9-16 hours

  • I am out-of-network with all insurance companies. This means that you are directly responsible for payment of services. However, I can provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.

    Payment is due at the time of service and debit, credit, and HSA/FSA cards are all accepted.

  • While telehealth assessments are convenient for seeing folks in several locations and from the comfort of their own homes, it also not for everyone. In order to complete the self-report measures, one must be able to do so independently. A fast internet connection and privacy are also required for the video sessions.

    Individuals who are in need of support related to self-harm, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, or a safe exit strategy from violence within the home, would likely need a higher level of care than can be provided via telehealth.

  • I do include a formal written report that is usually 6-10 pages in length. It is a summary stating the assessments completed, diagnosis, (if appropriate) and recommendations.

    It will clearly outline if you do or do not meet criteria for ADHD and/or Autism based on the current DSM-5 guidelines.

  • It may be enough documentation for a school, college, workplace, or government agency to provide accommodations.

    I cannot make any guarantees though. That is ultimately up to the agency.

    For more formal accommodation requests for standardized testing, a comprehensive cognitive, academic, and/or neuropsychological testing battery is typically required.

    I do not offer IQ testing.

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