At Wingspan, we provide neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive services for adults and teens in Virginia. We specialize 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 also offer self-discovery sessions to support identity exploration and explore unmasking, especially for those who are newly or self-diagnosed, and consult sessions for specific topics, such as intentional parenting — helping autistic and ADHD parents to better care for themselves and/or support their child’s unique neurotype — and the cultivation of neuro-inclusive home environments. These are solution-focused, designed to be only one or a few sessions; while we don’t offer ongoing therapy services, we keep a referral list of neuro-affirming therapists and other providers for our clients.
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.
We provide services both in-person at our neuro-inclusive office in Richmond, VA and virtually throughout Virginia.
Our Evaluation 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 adults who are higher masking and/or seeking a diagnosis later in life. Our process includes a detailed written report with recommendations for resources and accommodations.
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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 strengths. We specialize in supporting 2E (gifted) teens whose traits might be missed during a typical evaluation, as well as helping to prepare for college accommodations (letter included), if needed.
Our Supportive Services
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Self-Discovery Sessions
We offer exploration sessions for autistic and ADHD adults and teens, including those who are newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed, who are looking to explore their identity and neurotype, deepen their self-understanding, learn what it means to unmask, and live most authentically.
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Consult Sessions
We offer specialized sessions to support autistic and ADHD adults in addressing targeted areas of need. Our focus is helping autistic and ADHD parents, especially those late diagnosed, to better care for their needs, as well as the cultivation of neuro-affirming home environments.
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~ The Cocoon ~
For autistic and ADHD adults seeking ongoing identity development and self-exploration, we offer a monthly subscription that includes worksheets with self-reflection activities and journaling prompts, as well as access our resource library and customized offerings. {Available worldwide!}
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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