Adult Autism Spectrum Assessments
Get clear answers about autism through a comprehensive, adult-focused evaluation
Private pay • Telehealth in California
A comprehensive Autism Spectrum evaluation conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist
Evaluation Fee & What’s Included
$2,500
Comprehensive adult Autism Spectrum diagnostic evaluation with written report
This fee includes:
•2 evaluation sessions (video)
1 feedback session (phone)
Pre-appointment forms completed in advance
Written diagnostic summary
What to Expect
Free Consultation
A brief conversation to confirm fit, scope, and whether a full Autism assessment is the right next step.Paperwork & Measures
You’ll complete a short clinical history and standardized questionnaires through the secure patient portal.Clinical Interviews
Two focused clinical interview sessions, scheduled on separate days. Most sessions are about an hour, though timing may vary based on pacing needs, attention, and clinical complexity.Feedback Session
A brief feedback appointment to review findings, answer questions, and discuss next steps.Written Summary
A written diagnostic summary is provided through the secure patient portal following the feedback session.
A thoughtful, sensory-aware evaluation model
You don’t need to arrive with the “right” words or a perfectly organized explanation. My role is to understand your experience with care and precision, so we can make sense of the full picture together.
This is a structured, paced process designed to support clarity and allow patterns to emerge over time.
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You may have spent years adapting to environments that were not designed with your neurotype in mind.
Outwardly, you might appear capable, engaged, and socially fluent. Internally, sustaining that level of participation can require significant effort.
Masking can include:
Studying social dynamics to understand expectations
Rehearsing or scripting conversations
Mirroring others’ communication styles
Suppressing sensory discomfort
Monitoring tone, eye contact, or body language in real time
Over time, this can create a form of hidden strain — where competence and exhaustion coexist.
You might notice:
Social fatigue after interaction
Difficulty recovering energy
A sense of performing rather than simply being
Burnout that feels disproportionate to external demands
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Many adults pursue an autism assessment after years of sensing that their experiences move through the world differently — even if it has been difficult to name.
Often, people arrive after feeling:
Misunderstood or mischaracterized
Exhausted from managing social expectations
Overwhelmed by sensory environments
Strained by unexpected changes or disruptions
Burned out from pushing through without support
Deeply resonant with autistic experiences shared by others
These patterns are not always obvious from the outside, especially for adults who have developed strong adaptive skills.
An assessment offers space to slow down and make sense of these experiences within a framework that reflects your lived reality.
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Social, sensory, and cognitive differences can arise from many sources. Part of the evaluation process involves looking carefully at how these patterns have developed over time and what framework best helps make sense of them.
My approach is collaborative and curiosity-driven. Rather than assuming autism at the outset, we move through a structured process designed to clarify whether autism meaningfully reflects your lived experience.
This includes:
Examining developmental patterns across life stages
Exploring communication style and interaction rhythms
Reviewing sensory experiences and sensitivities
Understanding cognitive patterns and processing preferences
Integrating standardized measures with in-depth clinical interviews
An evaluation may or may not result in an autism diagnosis. Either way, the goal is clarity — so you leave with language, understanding, and direction grounded in your experience.
Questions about fit or scope?
If you’re seeking an adult Autism assessment and would like to explore whether this service is a fit, you’re welcome to request a brief consultation below.