Autism Evaluations

Many individuals seek neuropsychological testing to determine if they may be autistic. This comprehensive evaluation can be expensive and exhausting, and it is not required to make a diagnosis, unless there are concerns regarding intellectual impairment. 

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Our psychologists utilize a neurodiverse-affirming approach to these evaluations with children, adolescents and adults. 

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It is never too late to seek a diagnosis of autism. In fact, many of our clients have reported that this increased self-awareness allows for highlighting strengths and assisting with navigating challenges. 

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Young adults may use this self-knowledge to improve their college experience by:

• Choosing a single room to decrease social and sensory demands and to ensure a safe haven.

• Taking classes part-time (to account for executive functioning/organizational challenges).

• Possibly living at home (to minimize the number of changes to adjust to all at once).

• Joining interest-based groups (so that socializing has a purpose).

• Choosing careers that match interests and abilities.

• Requesting reasonable accommodations at school and/or at work.
  
  

In middle adulthood, individuals may use the information to:

• Do a life review, understand why careers and relationships have or have not been successful.

• Improve on relationships or pursue better matches.

• Ask for accommodations at work, or to pursue work that is more fitting.

In late adulthood, individuals may use the information to:

• Do a life review.

• Renew and/or repair relationships affected by Autism.

• Customize their environment in order to be comfortable and accommodating to the strengths and challenges of Autism.