Wondering if you’re Autistic?

You may be here because…

  • A child or family member was recently identified as Autistic, and you are wondering if you could be, too.

  • You’ve learned more about Autism and Neurodivergence on social media and relate to it a lot.

  • You have always felt different from others, like you are from a different planet, but you’ve never been able to fully explain (or understand) why.

  • You are highly sensitive (maybe you even identify as a Highly Sensitive Person).

  • You are deeply empathic and care about social justice.

  • You’ve struggled with (or have been diagnosed with) ADHD, disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, social anxiety, CPTSD, and/or a personality disorder, but you feel like these diagnoses don’t explain the full picture for you.

No matter how you got here, I’m so glad you did. Read more to see if I could be a good fit to help.

You have always felt different from other people, like you don’t totally belong or you’re from another planet.

As a little kid, you preferred to play by yourself or with just one or two other friends. Maybe you got lost in books or loved wandering in the woods by yourself for hours. You’ve always seemed to connect more with animals than people. Social situations can be draining and even exhausting. You’ve tried hard your whole life to fit in and be like other people. Sometimes you feel like you are constantly wearing a mask or performing in front of others.

You’ve been trying to fit in for a long time, but you are feeling more and more exhausted. You are ready to find out more about yourself so you can figure out what really works for you.

Many adults are discovering that they are Neurodivergent later in life. You are not alone.

I use Neurodiversity-affirming psychological evaluation to help adults find out if they are Autistic.

I believe assessment should be a collaborative, empowering experience that helps you learn more about yourself. As a Neurodiversity-affirming psychologist, I believe Autism isn’t a disorder. It’s a different neurotype or brain style, it’s a different way of being in the world. Because our culture is designed for the needs of neurotypical individuals, Autism is a disability in our society, and Autistic people often require supports to help them thrive. Discovering you are Autistic in adulthood can help you understand yourself better and create a life that works better for you.