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Adult Autism Evaluations
Get the clear answers you need with Autism testing.
Wondering if you might have Autism?
Maybe you’ve wondered for years—Is this Autism, or am I just “different”? You feel like you don’t quite fit. Social interactions can feel exhausting. Small talk feels unnatural. Sensory overload (noise, lights, textures) wears you out. You’ve learned to “mask” around others, but it’s draining as hell.
Maybe others have suggested it. Maybe you’ve taken online quizzes or gone down rabbit holes on Google more than once. But you’ve never gotten real, needed answers.
Sound familiar? Here are some common Autism struggles:
You feel “out of step” in conversations and struggle with unspoken social cues
You need downtime after social situations to recover from exhaustion
You get sensory overload from sounds, lights, textures, or smells, and feel overwhelmed a lot of the time
You focus intensely on specific things, sometimes at the expense of everything else
You feel like you’re performing a version of yourself just to fit in
You wonder why you experience the world differently than other people
If this resonates, take a deep breath and read the next part twice:
You’re not broken. You might just have Autism.
Want to know for sure? Book a free 20-minute consult.
Getting tested for Autism can be life-changing
You’ve probably spent years blaming yourself for being “awkward,” “too much,” or “not enough.”
An Autism evaluation doesn’t just potentially give you a diagnosis. It gives you language for what you experience, clarity on why life feels harder or different than it “should,” and a roadmap forward—with strategies, resources, and support that actually fit your brain.
Whether the results confirm Autism or point to something else—ADHD, anxiety, or trauma—you’ll leave with with real answers, not more confusion.
Autism evaluations aren’t about labeling you. They’re about understanding yourself better and learning how you can move forward in the way you deserve. Ready for clarity? Schedule a consult here.
What to expect during an Autism evaluation
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We start with a quick call to talk through your concerns. You tell me what’s going on, I answer your questions, and we decide if an Autism evaluation makes sense.
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If we decide to move forward, we meet in person to do a few things.
You complete some forms and paperwork
We review your history and current concerns
I walk through walk you through the rest of the process, and we’ll pick a date and time for the evaluation
You identify people who can offer perspective, like parents, partners, or friends
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You come to my office for 2-3 hours of:
An in-depth interview focused on social communication, sensory issues, and developmental history
Standardized Autism questionnaires
Objective testing to understand strengths, differences, and overlaps, like with ADHD or anxiety
Afterward, I send out some additional questionnaires for you and a couple other people to complete at home.
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I take a couple of weeks to:
Score and interpret the results
Bring all the information together, including from the other people
Write a detailed report that includes any diagnosis and tailored recommendations
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We meet one more time to go over the results and report together:
I explain the results in plain English
We talk through recommendations and next steps
You leave with answers, a finalized report, and a clearer path forward
Want to know more? Let’s start with a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Autism affects how people experience and process the world. During the evaluation, I look at:
Social communication and interaction
Sensory sensitivities and regulation
Patterns of behaviors, routines, and focused interests
Developmental and childhood history
Any overlap with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, and other concerns
We also explore what school was like for you, how things have changed over time, and how symptoms show up for you now.
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The main testing session happen in my office in Columbia, Missouri. We can meet remotely if you are located in another part of the country. There are also some parts that you do from home, like completing questionnaires I send you.
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Once the testing is done and I’ve gotten information from everyone (questionnaires or other information from therapists, family members, or doctors), I take about 2 weeks to review everything and write the report. Then we meet for the feedback session.
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Absolutely. Depending on the results of the evaluation, you can use the report I give you to request academic or work accommodations or discuss treatment or support options with a professional.
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I charge a flat fee of $1000, broken into three parts:
Initial Consultation - $200
Testing Day - $600
Feedback Session - $200
No hidden fees. No billing surprises. We can talk more if we need to make a payment plan that works for you.
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I’m out-of-network, which means:
You pay for the evaluation out of pocket
I can give you a superbill (detailed invoice) after the process is complete
You can submit the superbill to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement
Make sure to check with your insurance provider ahead of time—reimbursement rates vary.
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Easy. Click below to schedule your free 20-minute consult. We’ll chat about what’s been going on and whether this process feels right for you.
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You bet! During an Autism evaluation, I screen for many other mental health concerns. Autism might be the best answer—or it might not. You’ll leave knowing either way. And if you suspect something else is going on, let me know and we’ll talk about any changes to the evaluation.