At Wingspan, we provide neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive services for adults and teens, specializing in diagnostic evaluations for autism and ADHD for those who are high-masking, 2E (twice exceptional / gifted), seeking diagnosis later in life, and/or desiring reevaluation after a negative diagnostic experience. We are particularly passionate about supporting parents who are seeking their own diagnosis after their child’s experience led to self-discovery, helping fellow therapists and healthcare professionals on their path to diagnosis, and working with adolescents and young adults who are hoping for increased self-awareness while improving access to university accommodations.
We provide services virtually throughout Virginia, as well as in-person in Richmond, VA at our neuro-inclusive office. As the main portion of the assessment process is one 3-4 hour interview session, we also see clients seeking a more neuro-affirming approach who are visiting from other states, including Maryland, DC, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. As long as you are in-person in Virginia for your clinical interview session, we would love to see you!
We are AuDHD and LGBTQ+ owned and led. Our therapeutic approach blends lived experience with intentionally neurodivergent-centered, inclusive best practice. In a society where the traditional evaluation model is deficit-based and evaluations often feel prescriptive or misaligned, we show up differently. Our services are neuro-affirming, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, and our process centers your unique identity and needs, offering a collaborative and empowering approach.
Our Services
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Autism & ADHD Evaluations for Adults
We offer strengths-based diagnostic evaluations for autism and ADHD, centering your unique lived experience. We specialize in supporting those who are higher masking and/or seeking a diagnosis later in life. Our process includes a detailed written report with diagnosis, recommendations, resources, and accommodation letters.
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Autism & ADHD Evaluations for Teens
For teens, we offer diagnostic evaluations for autism and ADHD, which includes a detailed written report that focuses on affirming their identity and providing resources. We specialize in supporting gifted teens whose traits might be missed by typical evaluations and those preparing for college (tailored accommodation letter included).
Our Approach
We approach autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergence as natural variations of being, not as deficits — every individual is unique and deserves to be met as they are, not expected to change to live fully within our neuronormative world.
We listen deeply, honor lived experience, and approach every client with respect, curiosity, and understanding. We seek to create an environment that feels welcoming and affirming, allowing each person show up as their authentic self.
We challenge ableism and uphold social justice, disability and neurodiversity justice, body liberation (including a HAES approach), anti-racism, and sexuality and gender identity inclusion — personally and professionally.
We believe in providing neuro-affirming, non-pathologizing, strengths-based services that center our clients. We challenge the traditional deficit model of diagnostic evaluation and acknowledge the ways the DSM is rooted in systems of oppression; thus, we engage it only as an adaptive framework.
We honor self-diagnosis and view it as valid. We also recognize the ways that a formal diagnosis can facilitate access to support and validation within our society, as well as be deeply personally affirming.
We offer services out-of-pocket to maintain client autonomy over diagnostic disclosure, while striving to maximize financial accessibility with our sliding scale accessible pricing model.
We honor the Core Principles of the Neurodiversity Affirming Practice framework.
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