Affirming Adult Assessment
Adult autism & AuDHD evaluation
A thoughtful, neurodiversity-affirming evaluation for adults exploring whether they're autistic — often alongside ADHD. The goal is genuine self-understanding and practical support, conducted personally by a licensed psychologist. Much of the process can be completed from home via secure telehealth.
What it is & who it's for
An evaluation built around understanding, not labels
Many adults reach this point after years of sensing they experience the world a little differently — and wanting language that fits. This is a comprehensive evaluation by a licensed psychologist that explores your developmental history, social communication, sensory experiences, focus and executive function, and the strengths that come with an autistic or AuDHD profile. It's an assessment, not a predetermined result.
This may be a good fit if you:
- Wonder whether you're autistic, with or without co-occurring ADHD (AuDHD)
- Have masked or "camouflaged" for years and feel the cost of it
- Want clarity on social, sensory, or executive-function experiences
- Are seeking self-understanding and language that genuinely fits you
- Need documentation to request reasonable workplace or academic accommodations
- Were missed earlier in life and want a careful adult-focused look
We use affirming, strengths-based language throughout. Being autistic is a difference in how a person experiences and engages with the world — not something to be cured or fixed.
What the process looks like
A clear path, mostly from home
- Free consult. A brief, no-pressure conversation to hear what's bringing you in and confirm an evaluation makes sense.
- Intake & history. A structured clinical interview covering your developmental history, daily life, and the questions you most want answered.
- Questionnaires & measures. Validated self-report tools, completed securely online at your own pace.
- Interactive assessment. A guided session exploring social communication, sensory experiences, and focus. Much of this can be completed via telehealth.
- Scoring & interpretation. The psychologist integrates every source into a single, coherent picture.
- Feedback session. We walk through the findings together, in plain language, and discuss what helps from here.
- Written report. You receive a detailed report you own and can use going forward.
Pricing & transparency
Simple self-pay, no surprises
The adult autism / AuDHD evaluation is priced individually and confirmed during your free consultation, billed as transparent self-pay. Because we don't work through insurance, there's no waitlist, no diagnosis-justifying gatekeeping, and full privacy over your records.
Why self-pay works in your favor
- No insurance waitlist — we schedule promptly
- Your records stay private, not in an insurer's file
- A senior clinician's attention from start to finish
Good Faith Estimate
Before any testing begins, you'll receive a Good Faith Estimate in writing — your right under the federal No Surprises Act. Clear costs, agreed up front.
Turnaround
How long it takes
After your final session, your written report is typically completed within 1–2 weeks. We'll confirm the timeline at your consult so you know exactly what to expect.
Telehealth sessions are available to residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, the states where Dr. Armbrust is licensed.
What your report can be used for
Findings you can put to work
Workplace accommodations
Documentation to support reasonable accommodation requests with an employer.
Self-understanding
A clear framework for your strengths, needs, and the way you process the world.
Access to support services
A foundation for connecting with therapies, coaching, and community supports that fit.
Out-of-network & reimbursement. As a self-pay practice, services are out-of-network. We provide superbills on request — if you have out-of-network benefits, a superbill can be submitted to your insurer for possible partial reimbursement. See Fees & Insurance for details.
Questions
Adult autism evaluation FAQ
Can the whole evaluation be done online?
Much of the adult evaluation — the interview, questionnaires, and a good deal of the interactive assessment — can be completed via secure telehealth. We'll confirm what your specific evaluation involves during the consult.
What if I have ADHD too?
Autism and ADHD frequently co-occur (often called AuDHD). The evaluation is designed to look at both attention and autistic experiences together, so the picture you receive reflects how they interact for you.
Is this an affirming evaluation?
Yes. We use neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based language. The aim is understanding and support — never a deficit framing or any notion of "curing" who you are.
Will I definitely receive a diagnosis?
An evaluation is a careful assessment, not a predetermined outcome. The report reflects what the testing and clinical interview actually show, along with practical recommendations either way.
How do I get started?
Begin with a free 20-minute consult. We'll talk through your questions and, if it's a fit, outline next steps and timing.
Curious whether you're autistic?
Start with a free 20-minute consult. We'll talk it through with care and no pressure — and point you toward the right next step.