©️Alex McLaughlin
Our Autism & ADHD assessments are designed with the understanding that neurodivergence is a valid and natural variation of human experience—not a disorder to be fixed. We offer a collaborative, trauma-informed, and affirming process that centers your lived experience, identity, and insight.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, validation, or support navigating a late diagnosis, our approach honors the full spectrum of how autism can show up—especially in those who’ve been overlooked due to masking, gender, race, PDA profiles, or co-occurring experiences like ADHD, OCD, or C-PTSD.
This is not a cold checklist or a pathologizing evaluation. Instead, it’s a compassionate and curious process grounded in deep listening, self-understanding, and respect for your unique way of moving through the world.
You deserve to be seen—without minimizing, doubting, or decoding.
🧠 We Specialize In:
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Adult & late-identified autism (including AuDHDers & PDA profiles)
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Assessments tailored for women, trans, and nonbinary folks
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Supportive exploration of misdiagnoses (e.g., anxiety, BPD, bipolar, OCD)
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Creating affirming language you can use in your life, workplace, or care team
©️Alex McLaughlin
Streamlined Assessments
A streamlined Assessment, as compared to a full psychological evaluation, is designed for individuals seeking a streamlined, affirming evaluation for Autism and/or ADHD without the need for a full psychological report.
The assessment includes self-report measures, a diagnostic interview and administration of Autism and/or ADHD interviews.
The Autism interview is a sensory-based, neurodiversity-affirming tool that supports deeper understanding of autistic identity beyond traditional checklists. When helpful, additional screening tools may be used to briefly assess for differential diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, or mood concerns.
This offering is ideal for adults who:
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Suspect they may be Autistic and/or ADHDers and want clarity or confirmation
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Need documentation for self-understanding, accommodations, or support
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Prefer a strengths-based, respectful process that centers lived experience and is affirming.
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Are high masking or present non-stereotypically.
Important Notes
Our Assessment offerings do not include a full psychometric battery or a comprehensive psychological report. If you need formal documentation for disability services, legal purposes, or workplace accommodation under the ADA, please contact me to discuss whether a more in-depth evaluation is appropriate.
Please be aware that some institutions, agencies, or service providers may not accept an Autism or ADHD diagnosis made by a master’s-level clinician (such as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) if it is not conducted or supervised by a licensed psychologist or medical doctor. This varies widely depending on the organization’s policies and intended use of the assessment.
It is the your responsibility to verify in advance what type of assessment is required for your specific needs (e.g., school accommodations, workplace requests, county or federal benefits, etc.). This includes confirming whether a diagnosis from a master’s-level provider will be accepted, and whether a diagnostic letter (rather than a full report) is sufficient.
If you are pursuing this assessment for formal documentation or access to services, please communicate any required criteria to The Divergent Grove Therapy prior to the evaluation, as we cannot guarantee that a diagnosis provided through this service will be accepted by all third parties.
Important Note
All of our services are private pay, with limitied sliding scale spots, and options to request reimbursement from your insurance provider. For more information visit our fees page.
Streamlined Assessment with Letter
You will receive a concise diagnostic summary letter (1–2 pages), which includes:
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A diagnostic statement (if criteria are met)
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Key supporting observations and clinical impressions
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Personalized recommendations and next steps
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A 1-hour feedback session to review results and ask questions
Head to our fees page for pricing information!
Streamlined Assessment with Report
You will receive a comprehensive narrative report (3–6 pages), which includes everything in the letter option, plus:
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Expanded clinical context and interpretation
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Deeper exploration of neurodivergent traits and lived experience
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Overview of differentials and developmental/sensory themes
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A document that may be more appropriate for long-term planning or formal accommodations
Head to our fees page for pricing information!
