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Adult Neurodiversity Assessments
Adult neurodiversity assessments are available via telemedicine in 42 states and in-person in Minnesota. Assessments are provided to women ages 22-65+ and are specific to women and non-binary individuals. Dr. Ashley's specialty work is informed by how neurodiversity can/does present in adult women. She often works with women who have high demand careers, feel like a diagnosis may have been missed earlier in life, and/or who are in periods of hormonal shifts.
The good news is that we know more and more about how neurodiversity presents in women. So, it is important to be evaluated by someone who is informed about nuanced presentations. Not everyone can be an expert in everything but this is Ashley's area of passion. If you are new to neurodiversity assessment or feel you have not been listened to in the past, she might be a great fit!
Neurodiversity assessments examine:
- If someone meets criteria for a diagnosis.
- The subtype and severity of diagnosis (if applicable).
- If someone meets criteria for other common, co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression). In order to best determine an accurate diagnostic picture, information is also gathered about common mental health symptoms/diagnoses that can either present similar to or along with the diagnosis being assessed.
- Recommendations for next steps specific to the individual and their assessment findings.
Important Information regarding neurodiversity assessments...
- Psychological testing occurs over a HIPPA-compliant teletherapy platform or in-person.
- Testing services are out of network for insurance companies. Please speak with your insurance company directly. Payment can include credit card, checking, or HSA.
- Dr. Junghans-Rutelonis is able to provide psychological testing, diagnostic services, and feedback. She does not prescribe medications but can make recommendations for psychiatry services.
- Assessments will take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete in full, depending on scheduling availability and the amount of time clients need to complete screening questionnaires.
Assessment packages are described in details below...
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Core Mental Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Core Mental Health
- Combined ADHD and ASD (AuDHD) and Core Mental Health
- Comprehensive Testing
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Core Mental Health
Foundational Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Core Mental Health Assessment
A Foundational ADHD assessment has 3 parts:
Part 1: Completion of written documents and empirically validated questionnaires.
- Comprehensive intake questionnaire spanning key developmental periods to present day.
- Screening measures for behavioral health, autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
- Assessment questionnaires assessing functional impact in major life domains, symptoms specific to ADHD, and executive functioning.
- If appropriate - assessment questionnaires completed by an additional identified person(s) specific to functioning, ADHD and executive functioning symptoms.
Part 2: In-depth clinical interview (up to 2 face-to-face hours)
- Structured clinical interview
- Structured ADHD interview
Part 3: In-person or virtual review of findings and completed comprehensive assessment report with recommendations for next steps (up to 1 hour).
Total cost for the foundational ADHD and core mental health assessment is $1,600.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Core Mental Health
Foundational Autism Spectrum Disorder and Core Mental Health Assessment
A Foundational ASD assessment has 3 parts:
Part 1: Completion of written documents and empirically validated questionnaires.
- Comprehensive intake questionnaire spanning key developmental periods to present day.
- Screening measures for functional impact in major life domains, behavioral health, ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and trauma.
- Assessment questionnaires specific to ASD symptoms/traits.
- If appropriate - assessment questionnaires completed by an additional identified person(s).
Part 2: In-depth clinical interview and collateral contacts (up to 4 face-to-face hours plus collateral visit for 45-60 minutes)
- Structured clinical interview
- Structured ASD interview
- Clinician-administered assessment specific to ASD symptoms/traits
- If appropriate, phone or video interview with the client identified person(s).
Part 3: In-person or virtual review of findings and completed comprehensive assessment report with recommendations for next steps (up to 1 hour).
Total cost for the foundational ASD and core mental health assessment is $2,250.
Combined ADHD and ASD (AuDHD)
Foundational ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
A Foundational ASD assessment has 3 parts that combine the Foundational ADHD and ASD Assessments.
Part 1: Completion of written documents and empirically validated questionnaires.
Part 2: In-depth clinical interview and collateral contact (typically 4 to 5 face-to-face hours, plus collateral visit for 45-60 minutes)
Part 3: In-person or virtual review of findings and completed comprehensive assessment report with recommendations for next steps (up to 1 hour).
Total cost for the ADHD and ASD assessment is $2,500.
Adult Comprehensive Assessments
If you are interested in a more comprehensive evaluation, we can shape your assessment to your areas of interest. Each person going through the assessment process is unique so it can be helpful to tailor your assessment according to what is most important to you.
Of note, none of these assessments are necessary to determine a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD (for the vast majority of adults). However, many people pursuing assessments are in a place where they want to know more about themselves and are interested in some of these additional topics. These areas can be added onto an ADHD or ASD assessment or provided independently.
- Differential Mental Health Diagnosis
- Executive Functions
- Higher level cognitive functions/flexibility including problem solving, planning and reasoning, deductive reasoning, abstract thinking, and others.
- Memory
- Cognitive assessment (or IQ) testing includes the four major components of IQ: verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed.
- Areas that can be tested include auditory memory, visual memory, visual working memory, immediate memory, and delayed memory.
- Working memory refers to the ability to temporarily hold and manipulate information in your mind.
- Immediate and delayed memory data helps examine what happens to memory over time and how much information is retained.
- Learning
- In order to assess for learning strengths and weaknesses, core components of an academic achievement test are given. Additional subtests will be determined based on your question. An intelligence test is a necessary component for learning disorder testing.
- Dyslexia - Specific Learning Disorder in Reading
- Dysgraphia - Specific Learning Disorder in Writing
- Dyscalculia - Specific Learning Disorder in Math
- In order to assess for learning strengths and weaknesses, core components of an academic achievement test are given. Additional subtests will be determined based on your question. An intelligence test is a necessary component for learning disorder testing.
- Career and Leadership Assessment
- Depending on specific career/professional questions, assessment measures may examine professional strengths/areas for improvement, themes in how you approach work and career choices, personality variables pertinent to the workplace, leadership and/or management skills, and others.
Fees vary depending on scope of services provided, are discussed at beginning of the individual testing process, and are determined on an individual basis.