Autism Spectrum Assessments
A free 15-minute call to explore fit — no commitment.
Care that is neurodivergent affirming, and culturally rooted.
Private pay • Telehealth in California
Why Seek an Adult Autism Assessment?
Because you deserve to understand how your brain works.
Many adults pursue an autism assessment after years of sensing that their experiences move through the world a little differently — socially, cognitively, or sensorily — even if it has been difficult to name.
Often, people arrive after feeling:
Misunderstood or mischaracterized
Especially when their internal experience didn’t match how others perceived them.Exhausted from masking in social situations
Monitoring cues, rehearsing conversations, or working hard to appear at ease.Overwhelmed by sensory environments
Navigating noise, light, texture, or crowded spaces with sustained effort.Strained by unexpected changes or disrupted routines
Functioning best with predictability, preparation, and time to adjust.Burned out from pushing through without support
Managing daily demands without language, accommodations, or recognition of the effort involved.Deeply connected to autistic experiences shared by others
Encountering stories or frameworks that resonate in a personal, clarifying way.
An adult autism assessment offers space to slow down and explore these patterns with care and clarity — so your experiences can be understood within a framework that reflects your lived reality.
High-Masking, Hidden Strain
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 take many forms, including:
Carefully studying social dynamics to understand expectations
Rehearsing or scripting conversations in advance
Mirroring others’ communication styles to blend in
Suppressing sensory discomfort to remain present
Monitoring body language, tone, or eye contact in real time
Over time, this continuous adaptation 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
This part of the evaluation process creates space to explore both capacity and cost — recognizing the skills you’ve developed while also honoring the effort those skills have required.
Understanding masking is not about taking strengths away. It’s about creating language for experiences you may have carried alone — and recognizing the nervous system labor that often goes unseen.
A careful, sensory-aware assessment model
You don’t need to arrive with the “right” words, a perfectly organized timeline, or a polished explanation of your experiences. My role is to gather information with care and precision, so you can show up as yourself and we can make sense of the full picture together.
My approach is shaped by training in large healthcare systems, where diagnostic decisions were expected to be both clinically rigorous and ethically sound.
Rather than relying on a single long interview or questionnaires alone, I use a layered, multi-step process that allows time for reflection, clarification, and synthesis. This structure is intentional — it supports thoughtful processing, reduces cognitive and social fatigue, and creates space to notice patterns that may be missed when evaluations are rushed.
The pacing of the assessment also takes into account sensory experience and communication style. You’re welcome to take time before responding, ask for clarification, or move at a rhythm that feels manageable for your nervous system.
Evaluations are not treated as hurdles to clear, but as tools to help us stay curious about your strengths and develop meaningful clarity about next steps.
A Neurodiversity-Affirming, Developmentally Informed Approach
Social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, cognitive processing styles, and patterns of adaptation can arise from many sources. Part of the evaluation process involves looking carefully at how these experiences 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 of inquiry designed to clarify whether autism meaningfully reflects your lived experience and developmental history.
This process includes:
Examining developmental patterns across childhood, education, relationships, and work settings
Exploring social communication style, reciprocity, and interaction rhythms
Reviewing sensory experiences and environmental sensitivities
Understanding cognitive patterns, interests, and processing preferences
Integrating standardized measures with in-depth clinical interview data
Because neurodevelopmental profiles are complex, 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 that feel grounded in your lived reality.
Fee & Structure
$2,500
This fee includes:
• Two focused clinical interview sessions
• Review of standardized self-report measures completed in advance
• Careful assessment of current symptoms, developmental history, and functional impact
• A feedback conversation to review findings and answer questions
• A written diagnostic summary documenting clinical impressions and conclusions
Assessments are conducted using current diagnostic standards and tailored to the individual’s presentation and clinical needs. This service is not billed to insurance.
Questions about fit or scope?
This free 15-minute call is a gentle way to explore fit — no commitment, just space to ask questions and see what support feels right.
How the Process Works
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 attention limits, pacing needs, 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 patient portal following the feedback session.
Important Notes
This service is a diagnostic evaluation, not ongoing therapy unless separately arranged.
Completion of the assessment does not guarantee an Autism diagnosis.
This service does not include crisis or emergency care.
You must be physically located in California for all sessions.
Next Steps
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.
This free 15-minute phone call is a gentle way to explore fit — no commitment, just space to ask questions and see what support feels right.