NEUROAFFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
Curious About ADHD or Autism? Let’s Explore Together!
We offer compassionate, neuroaffirming masters-level ADHD, autism, and AuDHD assessments for adults and children. Our collaborative approach focuses on gaining clarity, fostering self-understanding, and providing the genuine support you need to navigate your unique neurodivergent journey.
Assessment Options & Pricing
Adult
Assessment
From $1,200
Self-understanding focus. Validating exploration of neurotype.
• Autism Only: $1,200
• AuDHD: $1,500
Note: Sliding scale and payment plans are available. All assessments, child or adult, naturally include the identification of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance / Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) profiles when present.
Child & Youth Assessment
From $1,400
Collaborative, play-based approach. Mapping sensory needs and support paths.
• Autism Only: $1,400
• AuDHD: $1,700
The Assessment Journey
01
Initial Consultation
A gentle, 15-minute consultation to discuss your clinical goals and ensure our neuroaffirming approach is the right fit.
02
Intake Questionnaire
Comprehensive background forms completed at your own pace from home, covering developmental history and lived experience.
03
Diagnostic Interviews
In-depth, collaborative sessions using evidence-informed tools like DIVA-5 and MIGDAS-2 to explore your neurodivergent profile.
04
Self-Report Measures
Standardized tools and self-report inventories that help clarify internal experiences, including PDA and sensory profiles.
05
Results Review
We synthesize all collected insights into a comprehensive map of your brain's landscape, focusing on self-understanding and clarity.
06
Final Integration Session
A dedicated review session to explore findings together, providing validation, practical support strategies, and clear next steps.
What the process includes
For many individuals and families, a deep dive into self-understanding doesn't always require a multi-page clinical report. Most of our clients find that this streamlined level of documentation is completely sufficient for personal clarity, validation, and self-advocacy.
- Summary Letter: A high-level overview of diagnostic impressions and core findings.
- Results Score Index: A comprehensive breakdown of standardized self-report and interview measures.
- Resources & Referrals: Curated professional connections tailored to your neurotype.
- Psychoeducation: Insights and tools to help you navigate your world with self-compassion.
Empowering Outcomes Through Collaborative Discovery
Our neuroaffirming assessments are more than a diagnosis—they are a journey toward self-understanding. We focus on outcomes that provide language for your needs, deep validation, and a clear roadmap for accessing supports in Austin and throughout Texas.
A Language for Your Needs
Gain a revolutionary framework and vocabulary to describe your internal experiences, helping you effectively communicate your needs with family, schools, and workplaces.
Validation & Clarity
Receive professional validation that provides clarity about supports and potential paths to pursue accommodations, all while grounding your identity in a collaborative, neuroaffirming foundation.
Grounded in Neuroaffirming Science
Our assessment process is built on a foundation of clinical excellence and neuroaffirming care. We utilize structured, evidence-informed tools such as the DIVA-5 for ADHD and the MIGDAS-2 for Autism, while prioritizing lived experience and sensory profiles over pathologizing traits. This collaborative approach ensures that your assessment is not just a diagnosis, but a meaningful exploration of your unique brain. Whether we are identifying a PDA profile or clarifying AuDHD, our methods remain scientifically robust while honoring the dignity of every adult and child we serve.
EVIDENCE-BASED • NEUROAFFIRMING • COLLABORATIVE • DIVA-5 • MIGDAS-2 • ADULT & CHILD ASSESSMENTS •
Answering Your Questions about Neuroaffirming Assessments
What is the difference between the assessment with and without a full report?
The self-understanding assessment focus is on internal clarity and personal language. You receive a summary letter and Results Score Index, which most adults find sufficient for validation. The full report version is a more extensive diagnostic document often required by certain external medical or educational systems.
Can this help with workplace or school accommodations?
Yes, our assessments provide valid documentation that can be used to request support. While our summary letters work for many, we recommend checking with your specific HR department or office of disability services to confirm if they have unique documentation requirements for accommodations.
Is the process collaborative and neuroaffirming?
Absolutely. We prioritize a collaborative approach that moves away from the traditional clinical dynamic. We work with you to explore your unique neurotype, focusing on sensory experiences and strengths using tools like the MIGDAS-2, which is designed for neuroaffirming conversation.
Do you assess PDA profiles?
Yes. We specifically evaluate for the Pathological Demand Avoidance (or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) profile when indicated. Identifying PDA is crucial for understanding how specialized support strategies can honor your need for autonomy and felt safety.