Adult Autism & ADHD Assessments

Autism & ADHD Assessments
for Adults in Tennessee

Therapeutic assessments for adults who may have been missed - a research-informed, neurodiversity-affirming exploration of your traits, patterns, and lived experience.

Available virtually throughout Tennessee and in-person in Murfreesboro.

For Adults Exploring Autism & ADHD

Some adults begin questioning autism or ADHD not because something suddenly changed - but because they finally have language for what has always been there.

You may have spent years:

Masking, adapting, and exhausting yourself trying to keep up
Feeling different without being able to explain why
Struggling in ways that didn't make sense to others - or to you
Relating deeply to neurodivergent experiences and wondering if they fit
Being told you were "too sensitive," "too much," or "just anxious"

Some people come to an assessment seeking a formal diagnosis. Others are looking for clarity, language, validation, or simply a professional space to explore what they've long suspected. Both are welcome here.

This assessment process is collaborative and focused on understanding your lived experience - not reducing you to a checklist.

A Neurodivergent-Affirming Assessment Process

I view autism and ADHD as naturally occurring neurotypes - not deficits, disorders, or something to be fixed. My approach is conversational, trauma-informed, and built around understanding how your brain and nervous system work, rather than measuring you against a narrow standard.

This process is especially supportive for:

High-masking adults whose presentation was overlooked in childhood
Self-identified adults, who have known for a while
Women, men, and gender-diverse adults with non-stereotypical presentations
Those who are questioning and not yet sure what fits

You don't need to be certain to begin. You just need to be curious.

Adult Autism Assessment

For adults exploring autism identity, sensory differences, masking, burnout, social exhaustion, or a lifelong sense of feeling different - including those who were overlooked or misdiagnosed in childhood.

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Adult ADHD Assessment

For adults exploring attention differences, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, chronic overwhelm, time blindness, or symptoms becoming worse later in life.

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Assessment Options

Screening

Investment: $170

A single 50-minute session to explore your history, traits, and questions related to autism or ADHD. You'll leave with clarity on next steps and whether a focused or comprehensive assessment may be helpful. Additional sessions can be added if you'd like to continue.

Focused
Therapeutic Assessment

Investment: $510 + $75 deposit (autism) | $680 + $75 deposit (ADHD)

An interview-based option for those who have already done some self-reflection or prior exploration and would like professional collaboration and validation. Conversational and insight-driven.

Includes:

Deposit covering intake review and preparatory setup
Two (ADHD) or three (autism) 50-minute assessment sessions: $170 each
One 50-minute feedback session: $170
Personalized recommendations and resource list

Optional add-ons: written summary ($170), additional feedback sessions ($170 each), accommodations letter session ($200)

Comprehensive
Therapeutic Assessment

Investment: $850 + $150 deposit

A thorough, five-session process using the MIGDAS-2 to explore your autistic neurotype with depth and care.

Includes:

Deposit covering intake forms, screenings, family input, and preparatory setup: $150
Four 50-minute assessment sessions: $170 each
One 50-minute feedback session: $170
Personalized recommendations and resource list

Optional add-ons: written summary ($170), additional feedback sessions ($170 each), accommodations letter session ($200)

Autism + ADHD
Assessment

Additional investment: $340

Add two 50-minute ADHD-focused sessions to whichever autism assessment you choose.

Is This Assessment Right for You?

This process may be a good fit if:

You are an adult living in Tennessee
You have self-discovered autism or ADHD and are seeking professional clarity
You, or others in your life, have long suspected you might be autistic or ADHD
You relate to aspects of autism or ADHD but have doubts and questions
You are seeking clarity specifically around autism or ADHD - not a broader mental health or learning evaluation
The results will not be used in a disability benefits case
You have confirmed that a diagnosis from a masters-level clinician will be accepted by any relevant institution

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the potential benefits and risks?

Benefits

Validation, answers, and relief
Diagnostic clarity and appropriate treatment recommendations
Insight into your strengths, differences, and patterns
Documentation to support you at home, work, school, or in healthcare settings

Risks

Cost and time commitment
Stigma or discrimination that can come with certain diagnoses
Emotional distress during or after the process - including grief
Results may not align with what you expected or hoped for
This assessment covers autism and ADHD only - not mental health, other neurodevelopmental, or learning conditions

What are your credentials and limitations?

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with specialized training in neurodivergent-affirming autism and ADHD assessments for adults. I use the MIGDAS-2 as the foundation for autism assessment and the DIVA-5 for ADHD.

As an LCSW, it is within my scope of practice to assess for conditions in the DSM-5. However, not all institutions accept a diagnosis from a masters-level clinician. Schools, insurance companies, and Social Security Disability may require a doctorate-level evaluation. If you plan to share your results with any institution, please confirm their requirements before beginning.

Being assessed by a masters-level clinician is appropriate in cases where you are seeking personal understanding or have confirmation that the assessment will be accepted by relevant institutions.

What does the process look like?

Complete a consultation call, choose your assessment type, and schedule your first appointment
Complete intake paperwork, online measures, and collect outside feedback from trusted sources (for focused and comprehensive assessments)
Attend your assessment appointments - in-depth, conversational sessions exploring your history and experiences
Schedule a feedback session to review results and receive personalized recommendations

Appointments can be scheduled in one or two-hour blocks. Written summaries are available upon request.

How does payment work?

A deposit is due one week before your first appointment and is non-refundable. Payment for each session is due at the time of the appointment.
I do not accept insurance. Insurance companies generally do not reimburse for adult autism or ADHD assessments. If you'd like to pursue out-of-network reimbursement, I can provide documentation - but please be aware that using insurance benefits will place a diagnosis on your medical records.

What about medication or accommodations?

If you are seeking ADHD medication, please verify with your prescribing psychiatrist that they accept a diagnosis from a masters-level clinician before beginning the assessment process. I do not prescribe medication.

If you are seeking accommodations through an institution such as a school or employer, please confirm they accept documentation from a masters-level clinician. I offer a dedicated accommodations session with letter for $200.

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