Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments for Late-Identified Adults

If you’re like many of the people I work with, you’ve probably spent years wondering why some things feel harder for you than they seem for others. Maybe you’ve been called sensitive, lazy, or difficult—and you never felt like those labels were right…or you started believing them.

Seeking an assessment as an adult can bring up a lot of feelings: curiosity, hope, skepticism, and often a deep worry about being taken seriously.

Many people come to work with me after years of questioning themselves. Often they have dismissed by the people around them (teachers, parents, providers, friends, or partners).

An assessment can help put words to what you’ve been living with, bring attention to strengths that may have been missed, and point you toward supports that make life feel more manageable.

Who these assessments are for

I work with adults whose experiences are often missed in traditional assessment settings.

That might mean:

  • you’ve been masking for years

  • your presentation doesn’t fit most commonly recognized stereotypes

  • your history or identity makes the picture more complex

  • you’ve been told before that you didn't “meet criteria” from what they saw, but your internal experience tells a different story

Assessments here are for adults who are exploring ADHD, autism, or both—whether you’re self-identified, seeking confirmation, or simply trying to understand yourself better.

Learning you’re neurodivergent later in life can bring relief, grief, anger, or a mix of emotions that don’t fit neatly together. Assessment is often the beginning of a larger meaning-making process—not the end of it.

A collaborative, whole-person approach

My job is not to check boxes. It’s to listen so I can understand how your how your experiences show up in real life.

Your perspective matters just as much as any tool or test we use. I want to hear—in your own words—about your history, your daily experiences, your strengths and challenges, and how you’ve learned to navigate life.

We will use both structured assessment tools and open conversation. I rely on evidence-based assessments that are designed to reflect a wide range of experiences, not just the most obvious ones.

ADHD assessments for adults

ADHD often looks different than what people expect, especially in those who learned early on to compensate, over-prepare, or push through at great cost.

An ADHD assessment can help clarify long-standing patterns related to attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and burnout. It can also offer a more accurate understanding for experiences that may have been framed for years as personal shortcomings.

Autism assessments for adults

Many Autistic adults are missed earlier in life, particularly those who masked, intellectualized, or adapted in ways that hid their needs.

An autism assessment for adults focuses on understanding lifelong patterns, sensory and social experiences, and the impact of masking over time.

What the assessment process involves

While specifics vary, the process typically includes:

  • a detailed clinical interview

  • standardized assessment tools

  • exploration of developmental history and current functioning

  • time for questions and clarification

My assessment process is rigorous and includes screening for other areas of functioning that may shape how you experience and understand the world. What we explore together is guided by your unique story, which means no two evaluations are ever exactly alike.

After the assessment: the feedback session

During your feedback session, you’ll receive more than a list of traits.

We’ll walk through the report and your results together. You’ll get recommendations that are tailored to you (tools, referrals, resources, etc.) that you can implement right away.

The Details

Format: Virtual, multi-session evaluation
What’s included:
-Intake session
-Assessment session
-Sensory profile
-Feedback session
-Written report
Who this is for: Adults seeking comprehensive assessment
Fee: $3,000
Payment option: Full pay or split payment available

Getting started with an assessment

If you’re considering an assessment but aren’t sure whether it’s the right next step, we can talk through that together.

When you reach out, you can expect:

  • consistently clear information about the process and timeline

  • transparency around cost and documentation

  • space to ask questions

  • no pressure to move forward before you’re ready

Before getting started, we’ll meet for a 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. If we both decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your intake appointment. You’ll be given adequate time to complete intake forms and questionnaires, and we’ll do our best to find a schedule that allows you to do so without feeling rushed.