Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessments
If you’re like many of the people I work with, you’ve probably spent years wondering why some things feel harder for you than they seem for others. Maybe you’ve been called sensitive, lazy, or difficult and never felt like that label fit. An assessment can help put words to your experience, bring attention to strengths that may have been missed, and point you toward supports that make life feel more manageable.
I work with adults, 25 and older, whose experiences often get missed in traditional assessment settings. That might mean you’ve been masking for years, your profile doesn’t fit the usual stereotypes, or your experience makes the picture more complex. My job is to understand how your traits and patterns actually show up in your day-to-day life, not to just check boxes. The process is collaborative, and your perspective matters just as much as any tool or test we use.
Who are neurodiversity-affirming assessments for?
What is the neurodiversity-affirming assessments process like?
In our work together, we’ll use both structured tools and open conversation. We’ll talk about your history, your daily life, and the ways you experience both strengths and challenges. You’ll have space to share your story in your own words. I use evidence-based assessments that are designed to reflect a wide range of experiences, not just the most obvious ones.
When it comes time for feedback, you’ll get more than a checklist of traits. I’ll walk you through the results in a clear way and give you recommendations you can actually use in your everyday life. Part of doing this work well means looking at the bigger picture. My rigorous differential diagnosis process includes screenings for other areas of functioning that may shape how you experience and understand the world. What we explore together is shaped by your unique story, so no two evaluations are ever exactly alike.
Before we get started we will meet for 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. If we both decide to move forward, we will schedule your next appointment. It is important that you are given enough time to complete all intake forms and questionnaires, so we will find a time that works with your schedule and gives you plenty of time to do so.
Sam McCann
MA, LMHC, C-NDAAP (pending)
Sam is a Certified Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment Practitioner (C-NDAAP, pending) specializing in neurodiversity-affirming evaluations and therapy for late and self-diagnosed ADHD and Autistic adults.
Learn more about Sam here!
Now Scheduling Evaluations for January 2026
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Now Scheduling Evaluations for January 2026 ○
Services and Fees
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Neurotype Exploration Session
$250
A one hour session where you can ask questions and explore the pros and cons of getting assessed. It can also be helpful if you identify as self-diagnosed and don’t feel the need for a formal diagnosis right now, or if you’ve recently received a diagnosis and aren’t sure how to move forward with this new aspect of your identity. This a great place to start if you’re unsure what the next steps should be or you need some clarity.
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Informational Assessment
$1000*
This informational assessment includes a one-hour clinical interview, review of assessment and screening tools, and a one-hour feedback session where I’ll share recommendations and referrals. This option is best for people seeking personal insight and self-understanding. You’ll receive a brief written summary of findings which does not include or imply a diagnosis.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
$2500+*
This diagnostic evaluation is best for those in need of a diagnosis for supports, a full report to share with other providers, or for their own in-depth understanding. Includes a one-hour mental health evaluation, four or more hours of interview and testing, and a one-hour feedback session where we’ll review results, recommendations, and referrals if needed. You will receive a full clinical report. *Payment plan available. See FAQs for more info.