Your assessment session is a collaborative conversation designed to understand your experiences and identify your support needs. This isn't a test with right or wrong answers — it's an opportunity to explore your neurodivergent traits in a safe, validating environment where masking isn't necessary and your authentic self is welcomed.
Setting up for your assessment
You'll receive your Zoom link via email on the day of your assessment. We recommend logging in 5-10 minutes early to test your technology and give yourself time to settle. Choose any quiet space where you feel comfortable — your bedroom, living room, or any area that feels right for you.
Technical requirements
You can join using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. While having your camera on helps us better understand your communication style, we recognise this isn't always comfortable. Let us know if you need your camera off, and we'll adapt our approach accordingly.
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During your assessment session
Sessions typically last between 90 minutes to 2 hours, though this varies based on individual needs. Your psychologist will guide you through different areas of discussion at a pace that feels manageable for you.
What we'll explore together
- Your developmental history and early childhood experiences
- Sensory processing patterns and how you experience different stimuli
- Communication preferences and social interaction experiences
- Special interests, routines, and patterns that bring you comfort or joy
- Strategies you've developed for navigating daily life
- Current challenges and areas where you need support
Communicate your way
Speak aloud, type in chat, use prepared notes, or combine methods. There's no pressure for eye contact or immediate responses.
Take breaks freely
Request a pause anytime to process, regulate, move, or rest. Your comfort and wellbeing are our priority.
Our neuroaffirmative approach
We view neurodivergence as a natural variation in human neurology, not a deficit to be fixed. Our assessment focuses on understanding your unique neurological profile — both strengths and support needs — without measuring you against neurotypical standards.
"We won't ask you to suppress stims or 'act normal.' We understand that masking is exhausting and that many adults have spent years hiding their authentic selves. This is a space where you can unmask safely."
Your natural ways of moving, communicating, and being are welcomed here. Whether you need to fidget, avoid eye contact, take processing time, or communicate in alternative ways, we'll adapt to support you.
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Common questions and concerns
What if I can't answer a question?
That's perfectly fine. Some questions might not resonate with your experience, or you might need processing time. You can say "I don't know," "I need to think," or "Can we return to this?" We can rephrase questions or approach topics from different angles.
What if I mask unconsciously?
Many people mask automatically, especially in new situations. Our assessors are trained to recognise masking patterns. We'll gently create opportunities for you to relax these strategies, but there's no pressure. We can identify autistic traits even when masking is present.
Will you ask about my childhood?
We explore developmental history, but we understand memories can be incomplete or unclear. We work with whatever information you have. Family input can be helpful but isn't required.
Remember: This is not a test
There are no right or wrong answers. We're not trying to catch you out or prove you're "not autistic enough." We understand that autism presents differently in everyone, especially in adults who may have developed complex coping strategies.
What if I've been misdiagnosed before?
Many autistic adults, particularly women and marginalised genders, have received other diagnoses first. We take an autism-informed approach that considers how autistic traits can be misinterpreted as anxiety, depression, or other conditions.
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