"Are you considering autism testing but unsure how to choose the right assessment provider? We understand - there are countless options out there. In fact, when I recently Googled the phrase "autism assessment," I found that it is searched over 6,600 times per month. A lot of folks are looking for answers, and many psychologists are saying, "I'm the person to turn to.""
"As neurodiversity-affirming clinicians, we know that the experience of autism is deeply personal. Autism shows up differently in every individual, and we are guided by a widely shared principle within autistic communities: "If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." Affirming providers do not make diagnoses based on stereotypes or assumptions - we make them based on the unique individual we work with. Below are three green flags to look for when choosing an adult autism evaluation."
Autism testing should prioritize how evaluations are conducted as much as the diagnostic tools used. Neurodiversity-affirming assessments replace a paternalistic 'doctor-knows-best' approach with a collaborative partnership that centers the individual's lived experience. Providers should demonstrate respect, affirmative language, and recognition that autism presents uniquely in each person. Search volume for 'autism assessment' is high, reflecting widespread demand and variable provider claims. Affirming clinicians avoid stereotypes and base diagnoses on individualized data while acknowledging unavoidable clinician biases. Key indicators of an affirming evaluation include treating the individual as the expert on their experience, using respectful language, and collaborating throughout the diagnostic process.
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