Adult Autism & ADHD Assessments

After you complete the contact form, Dr. King will reach out by email to learn more about your goals for the assessment and to gather the information needed for insurance benefits verification or private-pay planning. Once benefits have been reviewed and you decide to move forward, you will be invited to register for Therapy Appointment, a HIPAA-compliant client portal. Through the portal, you will complete required forms, including consent documents and a developmental history questionnaire.

Scheduling of the intake appointment occurs after these initial forms are completed. Once scheduled, you will receive links to complete standardized self-report questionnaires through secure assessment platforms. All questionnaires must be completed at least seven days before the intake appointment so Dr. King has adequate time to review the information and prepare.

During the intake appointment, Dr. King will review consent forms, answer questions, and discuss your goals for the assessment. These may include diagnostic clarification, confirmation or reconsideration of a diagnosis, documentation for accommodations, or greater self-understanding. The intake also includes discussion of your developmental, psychosocial, and medical history, as well as your current concerns.

Based on this discussion and the information gathered from questionnaires completed beforehand, Dr. King will collaborate with you to develop an individualized assessment plan. This includes clarifying the focus of the evaluation (autism, ADHD, or both), determining which diagnostic measures are most appropriate, and recommending the number and structure of assessment sessions.

After the assessment sessions are completed, the information from interviews, questionnaires, and objective measures is carefully integrated into a comprehensive written report. A feedback session is then scheduled to review the findings and discuss recommendations.

Dr. King provides autism and ADHD assessments for adults seeking greater clarity, understanding, or documentation to support accommodations. Many people pursue an evaluation after recognizing patterns in themselves, learning more about neurodivergence, or noticing similarities following a family member’s diagnosis. The practice has a particular focus on later diagnosis and presentations that may have been overlooked earlier in life.

Assessments are available for adults age 18 and older located in Washington State or in a PSYPACT-participating state. The evaluation process is designed for verbally fluent adults who can participate in clinical interviews and self-report questionnaires.

The practice focuses specifically on diagnostic assessment for autism and ADHD and does not provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing for learning disorders or intellectual disability.

It is common for adults seeking assessment to have mixed feelings—wanting greater clarity or validation while also feeling cautious about the potential implications of a formal diagnosis. These concerns are understandable and can be discussed during the evaluation process.

Pursuing an assessment does not require you to disclose a diagnosis outside of the clinical setting. However, if insurance is used, insurers typically require that a diagnosis be documented in accordance with clinical findings for billing purposes.

You are not required to share your assessment results or written report with employers, educational institutions, or other third parties unless you choose to do so. The evaluation process is intended to support greater understanding while respecting your privacy and autonomy.

It is completely understandable to feel uncertain about what the outcome of an assessment might be. Many adults seek evaluation not because they are sure of a diagnosis, but because they want clarity, understanding, or relief from feeling misunderstood.

If autism or ADHD does not fully explain your experiences, that does not mean your struggles, differences, or questions were misplaced. Your experiences are real and worthy of thoughtful attention. The purpose of the assessment is not to confirm or dismiss an identity, but to carefully explore patterns in a way that supports understanding rather than judgment.

Sometimes the evaluation supports a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, or both. Other times, it may point toward different or additional factors, such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related patterns, or life circumstances that have shaped how you cope and function. Throughout the process, attention is given not only to challenges but also to strengths, adaptive strategies, and the ways you have navigated your life.

The process is meant to bring greater clarity and self-understanding, while recognizing both areas of support and areas of resilience, regardless of the specific diagnostic outcome.

All appointments are conducted through secure telehealth. Most sessions take place on Doxy.me, a HIPAA-compliant video platform. Some measures may require the use of additional secure testing platforms. You will receive a link before each appointment, and no special software is required.

Some measures are completed during video sessions, while others are provided electronically to complete in advance at your own pace.

You will need a reliable internet connection and a private space where you can speak comfortably. A laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone is recommended, as screen size can be important for certain measures. A tablet may work in some situations, but a smartphone is generally not recommended.

Yes. While the primary focus of the evaluation is autism and/or ADHD, other conditions are also thoughtfully considered as part of a careful differential diagnostic process. This helps ensure that your experiences are understood in a comprehensive and accurate way.

Many adults, particularly those with later-identified or under-recognized profiles, have previously received diagnoses that did not fully capture their neurodivergent patterns. In some cases, traits that were once viewed primarily through the lens of anxiety, depression, personality, or behavioral concerns are more accurately understood within a neurodivergent framework. When appropriate, prior diagnoses may be clarified or reconsidered to ensure they reflect your lived experience as accurately as possible.

The goal is not to pathologize differences or add unnecessary labels, but to develop a formulation that honors both your strengths and your challenges. The assessment process is designed to support understanding, reduce self-doubt, and provide recommendations that feel aligned and meaningful.

No. Because the assessment process is collaborative and grounded in your lived experience, it is not required for Dr. King to speak with other providers, friends, or family members. Your privacy and autonomy are respected throughout the evaluation.

In some cases, with your consent, you may feel it would be helpful for Dr. King to speak with another provider if they have relevant insights to share. You may also prefer to invite a trusted friend or family member to join part of the interview process to offer observations or perspective. This is entirely optional and based on your comfort and preference.

The assessment can be completed without collateral input, and any additional participation is discussed collaboratively and only with your consent.

Yes. Clients receive a comprehensive written report that outlines relevant developmental history, summarizes findings from the assessment, and includes diagnostic impressions when applicable. The report also provides personalized recommendations.

The report is reviewed during the feedback session to ensure you have the opportunity to ask questions and fully understand the findings and recommendations.

Yes. You may use the written report as you see fit, including for workplace or academic accommodation requests. The evaluation includes one accommodations letter summarizing relevant findings and recommended supports, when appropriate. Additional letters or forms requested by employers, schools, or other institutions may incur an additional fee, as documentation requirements can vary.

Yes. Dr. King is a preferred provider with several insurance plans, including Premera, Regence, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, First Choice Health, Aetna, Cigna, and Molina. Coverage varies depending on your specific plan. Clients with out-of-network benefits may also be able to use their insurance for psychological testing services.

After your initial inquiry, you will be asked to provide a copy of the front and back of your insurance card and a photo ID. If the insurance policy is under another person, you will also be asked to provide the policyholder’s name, date of birth, and your relationship to them.

Dr. King’s billing specialist will verify your benefits and provide an Insurance Benefit and Cost Estimate Summary. This document outlines your deductible, copay, or coinsurance, and an estimated cost range based on a typical 9–12 hour assessment.

Self-pay options are available through flat-rate assessment packages. Package pricing is outlined in the Self-Pay Assessment Options section above.

Before beginning the evaluation process, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate reflecting the package fee.

When paying privately, diagnostic information and reports are not submitted to insurance or other third-party payers. This allows the assessment findings to remain between you and the practice unless you choose to share them.

Yes. For clients using self-pay assessment packages, fees may be divided into four installments across the evaluation process. A $500 deposit is due at the intake appointment, a second payment occurs during the assessment phase, a third payment is due after the assessment sessions are complete, and the final balance is due when the feedback appointment is scheduled.

When insurance is used, clients are responsible for any copay, coinsurance, or deductible amounts required by their plan, which are collected at the time services are provided.

Major credit cards and debit cards are accepted. Clients may also use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) when applicable. Payment information is securely stored in the client portal and used to process charges associated with assessment services.

A Good Faith Estimate is a document required under federal law for clients who are self-paying for healthcare services. It outlines the expected cost of services before the evaluation begins.

Because private-pay assessments are offered through flat-rate packages, the estimate typically reflects the package fee. The estimate would only change if a client requests a change in the scope of the evaluation, for example, choosing a comprehensive autism and ADHD assessment rather than a focused assessment.

Federal law also provides a dispute resolution process if billed charges are substantially higher than the estimate.