Assessment Services
More information about: ADHD & Autism Evaluations
What is an ADHD / Autism diagnostic evaluation?
Diagnostic evaluation is a collaborative process that takes place over multiple sessions. This is the diagnostic process of determining whether a person meets clinical criteria for Autism and/or ADHD. I offer these assessments virtually or at my office.
What are the steps in the assessment process?
During this process, we will begin with a 75-minute intake where I gather social, educational and developmental history.
I will then send links to self-report measures and a sensory questionnaire to minimize the time and cost to you spent in session. We will then meet for 2 two-hour sessions where I will administer a qualitative assessment tool.
Last, we will meet to review the final working draft of the written report and recommendations.
What information is included in the clinical report?
A clinical report includes evaluation outcomes and diagnosis, if indicated, as well as recommendations. This will also include sample accommodations for work and/or school and can include a letter requesting accommodations.
I offer two versions of the clinical report. A short report (included in the assessment fees) - as well as a longer, more comprehensive report if needed. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss which report would suit your needs better.
What makes Kimberly different than other assessors out there?
The last four years of deep diving into neurodivergence, training, and consultation has led me to specialize in identification of high-masking, late-diagnosed women, AFAB and BIPOC older teens and adults.
As a neurodivergent clinician myself, I see patterns where others may miss them, as well as self-stimulating and repetitive behaviors that may be overlooked by clinicians trained to see Autism and ADHD in a stereotypical way. I am also skilled in assessing OCD and trauma, which often obscures neurodivergent traits.
I have provided consultation and training to other clinicians around misdiagnoses that I frequently see in neurodivergent clients who make their way to my office. I also participate in a neuroaffirming assessment based bi-weekly clinical consultation group facilitated by Dr. Jessica Hogan, PsyD.
Do you take insurance for these assessments?
Currently, the assessments I offer are private pay, fee for service only. Using private pay services allows clients to have more autonomy over how, when, and with whom their information is shared, and under what circumstances.
This is particularly important for those with certain security clearances, in fields such as aviation, for people who are vulnerable to systematic discrimination, and those who (for whatever personal reason) would prefer to keep this out of their formal medical records.
CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS OFFERED & FEES
ADHD evaluation & short report- $1400
This will take approximately 8-10 hours to gather demographic and collateral information, administer DIVA 5 and Barkley Executive Functioning Skills Assessment, evaluate and score data, and write a report. This includes a one-hour meeting to review results and recommendations.
Autism evaluation & short report- $1400
This will take approximately 8-10 hours to gather demographic and collateral information, administer MIGDAS-2 and Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile, evaluate and score data, and write a report. This includes a one-hour meeting to review results and recommendations.
Combined ADHD / Autism evaluation & short report- $1800
This will take approximately 10-12 hours to gather demographic and collateral information. Administer the DIVA 5 and Barkley Executive Functioning Skills Assessment, as well as the MIGDAS-2 and Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile. All data will be evaluated and scored, and a report provided. This includes a one-hour meeting to review results and recommendations.
More comprehensive and longer written reports are available upon request at $200/hr. Please let Kimberly know upon scheduling, if you will be needing the longer clinical report for your specific assessment needs and purposes.