Why Clarity Matters in Adult ADHD & Autism Testing—Diagnosis or Not
Many adults wonder: Is it worth it to get tested even if I’m not sure I’ll receive a diagnosis?
If you experience things like
Chronic overwhelm
Trouble focusing or following through
Sensory sensitivities
Emotional intensity
Social exhaustion
Or a lifelong sense that you have been masking or of being “different”
— and you feel compelled to know if you meet criteria for an ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis — then consulting about testing is a good idea.
The value of a thoughtful evaluation goes far beyond the outcome.
“I didn’t know if I’d actually ‘qualify’ for anything, but I went through with the testing anyway — and I’m so glad I did. The process helped me make sense of patterns I’ve struggled with for years. Even without a formal diagnosis, I left feeling more grounded, more understood, and better equipped to care and advocate for myself.”
—Recent Testing Client
Testing can offer language for your experience, validation for your challenges, and clarity about your strengths. It can help untangle the effects of trauma, burnout, masking, or chronic overwhelm — and give you a clearer path forward, no matter the label.
Whether or not you meet diagnostic criteria, you'll walk away from your testing experience with me with a deeper understanding of yourself, personalized insights, and recommendations for support that actually fit.
My process is virtual, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming.
If you’ve been wondering whether an ADHD and/or Autism assessment might help you better understand yourself and get support, let’s talk.
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.
