At Wingspan, we provide neurodivergent-affirming, LGBTQ+ inclusive autism evaluations to individuals of all ages, as well as ADHD evaluations, combined autism and ADHD (AuDHD) evaluations, and consult sessions for adults and teens.
We specialize in diagnostic evaluations for autism, AuDHD, and ADHD for late-diagnosed, high-masking adults, as well as autism evaluations for children and teens whose traits might otherwise be overlooked or dismissed by the neuronormative evaluation process. We also provide consult sessions for adults and teens to support targeted areas of need; these differ from traditional therapy in that they are designed to be only one or a few sessions. Our consult sessions focus on guiding self-discovery, promoting intentionality and inclusion in parenting, and cultivating neuro-inclusive home environments.
We are AuDHD and LGBTQ+ owned and led, so our therapeutic approach blends lived experience with intentionally neurodivergent-affirming, inclusive clinical best practice. During a time when the traditional evaluation model is deficit-based and services can feel prescriptive or misaligned, we show up differently. Our services are neuro-affirming, non-pathologizing, and strengths-based, centering the autistic experience.
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, 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 reject the traditional deficit model of 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-discovery (i.e., self-diagnosis) and view it as valid. We also recognize how a formal diagnosis can facilitate access and support in our society, as well as be deeply 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 are a member of the Neurodiversity Therapist Collective and uphold their ethics and values, as well as the social work Code of Ethics.
Our Evaluation Services
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Evaluations for Adults
We provide neuro-affirming, strengths-based diagnostic evaluations for autism, ADHD, and AuDHD in adults. We use a non-pathologizing approach and specialize in supporting late-diagnosed, high-masking adults.
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Evaluations for Teens
Our diagnostic evaluations for autism, ADHD, and AuDHD in teens (13-17) are neuro-affirming and strengths-focused. We specialize in supporting teens whose traits might be missed in the typical evaluation process.
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Evaluations for Children
We offer neuro-affirming, non-pathologizing diagnostic evaluations for autism in children ages 2-12. Our approach centers your child, incorporating with your observations, for a collaborative process.
Our Additional Services
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Self-Discovery Sessions
We offer self-discovery sessions for adults and teens looking to deepen their understanding of how they experience their diagnosis or for self-diagnosed individuals to further explore their needs and identity.
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Consult Sessions
We offer consult sessions to address targeted areas of need for adults and teens. We specialize in supporting intentionality and inclusion in parenting, as well as creating neuro-affirming home environments.
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~The Cocoon~
For adults seeking ongoing identity development and self-exploration, we offer a subscription to The Cocoon, which includes monthly self-reflection activities, access to our full resource library, and customized offerings.
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