Autism Evaluations

I conduct neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations for adults seeking support identifying understanding potential neurodevelopmental differences.

My evaluation process begins with a free 15-20 minute consultation call. If you decide to proceed, the next steps are:

• Questionnaires - some for you + one for someone close to you (if possible)

• An evaluation session of approximately 2 hours.

• I create an individualized comprehensive report summarizing your history, your evaluation results, diagnostic impressions, and a range of recommendations based on the results.

• A therapeutic feedback session to discuss the results of the report, and support you in processing the implications and next steps.

In addition to taking a neurodiversity-affirming stance, I have been specifically trained to recognize how autism appears in underdiagnosed populations including women, people of color, and transgender and nonbinary individuals. I am trained to recognize and assess for how masking may have influenced developmental history and made autistic traits harder to identify. I fully support any specific needs for movement, comfort, or stimming during the evaluation. My evaluation is conducted over a secure telehealth platform.

What can the evaluation results be used for?

As a masters-level clinician, my professional assessment is most often used for personal clarification and understanding. This assessment most often helps individuals understand themselves and inform their therapy team, and may be acceptable for purposes of work or school accommodations. I suggest checking with the workplace or school directly if any specific credential is needed before beginning evaluation. For SSDI/disability benefits, as assessment including adaptive measures from a clinical psychologist are required.

Where did you complete your training?

I completed my training in neurodivergence-affirming autism assessment with Dr. Emily Haygeman at Empower Psychological Services as well as with Dr. Marilyn Monteiro, creater of the MIGDAS-2 neuro-affirming assessment. I continue to expand my assessment skills through continuing education and consultation with colleagues. Additionally, I completed training in providing strengths-based therapy services to autistic adults through the Stanford Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as part of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project.