Clinical Adult Autism Assessments
Suspecting you’re an autistic adult doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
Understanding yourself on a deeper level is possible.
Affirming assessments for adults throughout California, Texas, and Maine.
What Autism Looks Like in Adults
Autism is often misunderstood, especially in adults who didn’t fit early diagnostic models. You may notice:
Overwhelm from sensory input or daily routines
Difficulty with transitions or sudden changes
Feeling disconnected, misread, or emotionally flooded
Social exhaustion — even when you want connection
A constant sense of being "too much" and "not enough"
This isn’t about deficits. It’s about how your brain moves through the world, and how we can help you move with more clarity, regulation, and self-trust.
Our Process
Step 1: Pre-Session Screeners
Before your appointment, you’ll complete validated rating scales and questionnaires on your own time. These are designed to surface patterns across multiple areas of functioning (not just the textbook check list) so we can make the most of your time together in session.
Step 2: 2-Hour Clinical Interview
This is the core of the assessment. We will dig into your developmental history, how symptoms have shown up across different contexts, what compensatory strategies you’ve developed over the years, and what’s driving your current concerns. Tailored clinical interviews, structured for you.
Step 3: Written Clinical Report
Following your clinical interview, you’ll receive a comprehensive written report that includes your diagnostic impressions, clinical rationale, and personalized recommendations. this report can be shared with prescribers for medication management, employers for accommodation requests, or kept for your own records.
Step 4: 1-Hour Report Delivery Session
We review your results together, because we’re not here just to hand you a report and say “good luck!” We’ll walk through what your profile actually means, what patterns showed up, how ADHD may have intersected with your life in ways you didn’t recognize before, and what next steps make sense for you. You leave with clarity, not just a label.
The full assessment package cost is $950 and includes:
Screeners
2-hour clinical interview
Written report
1-hour result session
Investment
A payment plan is available on request: 50% due at booking, 50% due at the time of your results session.
This is a private-pay service. We do not bill insurance directly. A superbill is available upon request, which you may submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. HSA/FSA cards are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. In California, Maine and Texas, Licensed Clinical Social Workers are authorized to conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic impressions for conditions including Autism. Some workplaces or disability plans require a diagnosis by a PhD, PsyD, or MD, so be sure to check with the correct authorities before pursing an assessment.
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No. This is a clinical, diagnostic assessment using validated screeners, structured clinical interview, and developmental history. This is NOT a neuropsychological battery with cognitive testing. This is appropriate for most adults seeking diagnostic clarity and documentation for medication or accommodations. If you have specific needs that require neuropsychological testing, I’ll help you identify the right referral.
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Great question! And a common one. ADHD and Autism co-occur frequently, and an AuDHD profile can look quite different from either one on their own. During the assessment, we will explore that picture together. If a full ADHD evaluation feels warranted based on what comes up, I’ll discuss that with you and we can talk about next steps.
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From completing your pre-session screeners to receiving your report, most people move through the process within 2-3 weeks. Your clinical interview and report delivery session are each scheduled separately.
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A two-payment plan (50% at booking, 50% at results session) is available. If cost is a significant barrier, reach out—I keep a small number of reduced fee spots available, which varies.
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Get Psyched Therapy & Coaching is licensed in California, Maine, and Texas. All assessments are conducted via secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth, so you can be anywhere within those states.
Ready to get started?
Booking is simple: grab a spot on the calendar, complete your intake paperwork and pre-session screeners, and we'll take it from there.