Adult Autism Assessment in NYC

We offer comprehensive autism testing and evaluations in the Upper West Side.

Sara Hendrich, autistic entrepeneur

"Getting diagnosed with autism was simultaneously heartbreaking and inspiring. Heartbreaking to confirm a lifetime of difficulties, yet inspiring to know I'm not just fundamentally flawed."

Jeanette Purkis, autism advocate

"My diagnosis helped me rewrite my life story. I stopped blaming myself for differences and found tools to help me thrive as an autistic person."

Symptoms of autism in adults

According to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), common signs of autism in adults include:

  • Trouble understanding what others might be thinking or feeling

  • Getting anxious in social settings

  • Finding it challenging to make friends/preferring to be on your own

  • Finding it difficult to say how you feel

  • Taking things overly literally or having trouble with sarcasm

  • Having trouble with eye contact

  • Not understanding social rules

Still, many of these symptoms are shared with other conditions. For instance, many people with major depressive disorder have trouble connecting with others or get anxious before social situations. This highlights the importance of a comprehensive evaluation to be confident your symptoms are due to autism.

our process

  • Intake

    The autism assessment begins with an intake interview with you to discuss the your developmental history, strengths, challenges, and any concerns related to symptoms of autism and common co-occurring conditions. This initial consultation provides crucial background information to determine if further evaluation for autism is needed.

  • Collateral Interviews

    Collateral interviews with family, friends, therapists, or others are key parts of our autism assessments. These interviews give additional perspectives on your behaviors in different settings. This well-rounded information ensures accurate diagnosis.

  • Evaluation day

    Our adult autism evaluation uses standardized tests like the ADOS-2, MIGDAS-2, IQ and adaptive skills assessments, and social cognition tests. The 3-4 hour battery assesses areas like social communication, restrictive interests, cognitive profile, and developmental history. Breaks provided as needed. At the end, our psychologist summarizes impressions and next steps. Our process uses the latest tools in a supportive way to thoroughly assess and provide answers

  • Results

    After testing is complete, we provide you with a feedback session and detailed written report summarizing results and diagnostic impressions. This report is key for accessing needed services. We explain findings in depth, answer questions, and offer recommendations to support your continued well-being.

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After care

Knowing what to do after you are (or aren’t!) diagnosed with autism can be as intimidating as getting an evaluation in the first place.

We offer post-evaluation consultation to support you in making sense of your results.

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info@parkwestpsychology.com
(617) 249-4466

251 Central Park West, 1A
New York, NY 10024