What Does a Thoughtful Testing Process Actually Look Like?
If you’ve been exploring ADHD or Autism testing as an adult—or just wondering what kind of support might help—you’ve probably run into a lot of big, clinical terms.
So let’s break it down.
When I say my testing process is:
🖥️ Virtual
💛 Trauma-Informed
🌍 Culturally Responsive
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming
Here’s what I actually mean:
🖥️ Virtual: Testing That Fits Your Life
No fluorescent lights. No awkward waiting rooms.
My evaluations are 100% online, so you can show up:
in your comfiest clothes
from your coziest couch
with your pet or a snack in hand (and yes, bring those fidgets!)
All without fighting traffic or worrying about being “on” in a clinical space.
💛 Trauma-Informed: Your Story in Full Context
This isn’t just a buzzword.
Being trauma-informed means I:
ask about trauma history with care and consent
respect your pacing
recognize how trauma may shape your symptoms, adaptations, and past diagnoses
This lens shapes every part of the process—from how I interpret your story to the recommendations I offer.
🌍 Culturally Responsive: No One-Size-Fits-All
I look at the whole picture:
how your identities, values, and lived experiences shape how you move through the world
how systems may have failed to see or support you and also any ways that systems have supported you
how the measures I use were created—and whether they reflect people like you
We may talk about:
code switching
assimilation
and how you’ve navigated belonging across different spaces
Your full self is welcome here.
🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming: You Are Not a Deficit
You are not broken. You are not a list of symptoms.
You are a whole human being with:
a unique brain
incredible resilience in the face of this often non-inclusive time in the world
strategies you’ve developed over a lifetime—some so ingrained you barely notice them
We’ll talk about things like masking, coping, and how to understand rather than pathologize your experience.
💬 The Bottom Line
This process is not about proving something’s wrong with you.
It’s about:
Honoring your lived experience
Getting clarity
And making space for you to be more fully yourself
If you’ve been wondering whether an ADHD and/or Autism assessment might help you better understand yourself and get support, let’s talk.
👉 Click here to schedule a free consultation
This is a no-pressure chance to ask questions and explore whether this path feels right for you.
My Virtual Evaluations are available to adults in PsyPact-approved states — and I’d be honored to walk this part of your journey with you.
