Is an Autism Assessment Right for You?
Late diagnosis is increasingly common as we better understand how high-masking individuals navigate the world. You might consider testing if you resonate with the following experiences:
Social Exhaustion and Burnout: Feeling a deep sense of "social fatigue" after basic interactions or feeling like you are operating from a manual that everyone else received, but you didn't.
Sensory Sensitivities: Being highly attuned to—or overwhelmed by—sounds, lights, textures, or smells that others seem to ignore.
Deep Interests and Hyperfocus: A lifelong history of "special interests" or a tendency to dive deeply and intensely into specific topics or hobbies.
Difficulty with Transitions: Feeling significant distress when routines change or struggling to "switch gears" between different tasks or environments.
The Experience of "Stimming": Engaging in repetitive movements or sounds (like tapping, pacing, or humming) to self-regulate when feeling "amped up" or anxious.
A Comprehensive, Nuanced Approach to Diagnosis
Our testing process is designed to be thorough and sensitive to the complexities of adult life. We utilize gold-standard diagnostic tools, such as the ADOS-2, while carefully accounting for how high intelligence and years of compensatory strategies can "soften" observable traits.
We also specialize in the AuDHD profile—the common overlap between ADHD and Autism. Because these two conditions often co-occur, we look at the "big picture" of your executive functioning and social communication to provide a clear, integrated diagnosis. Whether you are seeking workplace accommodations, looking for more effective therapy strategies, or simply seeking the peace of mind that comes with self-understanding, our goal is to provide a roadmap for a life that honors your authentic self.