ADHD & Autism Evaluations: Your Questions, Answered

Many people seek an evaluation after years of feeling like certain things are harder for them than they seem to be for others.

Common reasons people pursue an evaluation include:

• Difficulty with attention, organization, or time management

• Chronic overwhelm or burnout

• Sensory sensitivities

• Social communication differences

• Feeling misunderstood or “different” growing up

• Wanting clarity about how their brain works

Some people have suspected ADHD or Autism for years, while others begin exploring it after learning more about neurodiversity or working with a therapist who recommends an evaluation.

An evaluation can help provide clarity, language for your experiences, and guidance about what supports may be helpful.

A neuro-affirming evaluation recognizes that ADHD and Autism are natural variations in how brains work, not problems that need to be “fixed.”

The goal of the evaluation is not to pathologize differences, but to help individuals:

• Better understand how their brain works

• Identify both strengths and challenges

• Access supports that improve quality of life

Many clients describe the evaluation process as validating and empowering, even when they have spent years questioning their experiences.

If you would like to be evaluated for both ADHD and Autism, the total fee is $2,000.

Assessing both conditions requires:

• An additional hour of testing

• Additional time for scoring and report writing

Because ADHD and Autism frequently co-occur, evaluating both at the same time can provide a more complete understanding of how attention, executive functioning, sensory experiences, and social communication patterns interact.

Yes. Many adults seek evaluation after years of wondering why certain aspects of work, school, relationships, or daily life have felt especially challenging.

Adult evaluations can provide:

• Diagnostic clarity

• A deeper understanding of strengths and differences

• Recommendations for work and daily life

• Documentation for accommodations if needed

For many adults, finally having an explanation for lifelong experiences can be an important and meaningful step.

Yes. The written report includes documentation that can often be used to request accommodations in:

• Schools

• Colleges and universities

• Workplaces

Each institution has its own requirements, but the report is written to include the information typically needed for accommodation requests.

This is a common concern.

Even when someone does not meet full diagnostic criteria, the evaluation still provides valuable information about psychological functioning, executive functioning, and factors that may be contributing to current challenges.

Clients still leave with clear recommendations and a better understanding of themselves, which can help guide future support or treatment.