Autism Testing for Adults in
Seattle, Washington
Learn about your brain. Feel understood beyond a label.
Life in Seattle offers contrasting dynamics: quiet, serene moments in nature and vibrant, energetic city experiences. There are countless opportunities for places to go and opportunities to explore. But sometimes the demands of daily life itself can feel overwhelming. Do you experience sensory overload in public places or have difficulty navigating social interactions with co-workers and friends? Do you feel pressured to mask your authentic self in order to keep up in a society that wasn’t built for your nervous system? You might have wondered if you could be neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum.
The Autism Spectrum is about more than just social challenges or diagnostic criteria. It is a natural variation of brain development that involves a particular cluster of traits and behaviors, including many strengths. Unfortunately, the Autism Spectrum is misunderstood by many, often including healthcare providers. When Autism is misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or missed entirely, this can lead to increased depression, anxiety, burnout, and treatment plans that miss the mark.
Dr. Parker provides comprehensive autism evaluations for adults in Seattle, WA using evidence-based assessment processes. She prioritizes getting to know each client on a deep level, integrating developmental history, current functioning, strengths, environment, support needs, test results, and collateral information.
Every evaluation client at Rooted Self Psychology receives a written report of the findings, a dedicated one-on-one feedback session to explain results and answer questions, and individualized recommendations designed to be practical and useful in your daily life.
Is an Autism assessment right for you?
If the following experiences sound familiar…
Feeling confused about unspoken social rules
Irritability that feels like it comes “out of nowhere”
Difficulty with certain sensory experiences (lights, textures, sounds)
Challenges maintaining meaningful relationships despite your best efforts
Intense focus on specific interests
Strong need for consistency and routine
…an autism evaluation may provide clarity.
Evidence-based.
Neuroaffirming.
Specialized in females &
high-masking populations.
Evaluations at Rooted Self Psychology are based on the leading edge of autism research to provide accurate, comprehensive, and beneficial results.
Dr. Parker has extensive training identifying and supporting folks on the Autism Spectrum and/or with ADHD, particularly as they present in females, a population that continues to be misdiagnosed or missed entirely by many medical providers.
Findings will be shared in plain language with recommended next steps and practical strategies tailored to support your identified challenges.
An Autism assessment is about more than a diagnosis. It is about finally building a life that works with your brain, not against it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Autism evaluation involve?
The evaluation includes an initial interview and comprehensive testing followed by feedback, results, and treatment planning.
Click below to learn more about each step of our assessment process.
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The initial intake consists of an in-depth clinical interview to learn about your experiences. This may sound intense, but really, it will just feel like a conversation all about you! You will have the chance to share early developmental and other formative life experiences, present day challenges, and your hopes and goals for the evaluation.
This information is used to understand you on a deep level and tailor the assessment and results to your personal needs.
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Using the gold-standard of Autism assessment tools, data is gathered not only regarding difficulties, but also areas of strength. Cognitive strengths and vulnerabilities, memory, and social-emotional functioning will all be assessed to create a holistic clinical picture.
Data is used to guide treatment planning and ensure you leave with your major questions answered.
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At the end of the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive written report that goes beyond potential confirmation of a diagnosis. The report will provide a thorough overview of the results in understandable language and recommended support services and strategies. This report is yours to keep so that you can refer back to it at any time or share it with other healthcare providers if you wish.
Synthesizing the data and writing results into your tailored report generally takes 2-3 weeks. At this time, a feedback session will be scheduled to review the results with you and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. This is the part that clients often find the most therapeutic. Many report finally feeling seen and relieved to know how to better support themselves.
What does an Autism evaluation cost?
Comprehensive Autism evaluations are $3,000.
Payments are charged in three installments:
$500 deposit required at the time of scheduling to hold your evaluation slot. This deposit is applied toward the total cost.
50% due at the intake session (minus the $500 deposit).
Remaining 50% due at the last testing session.
Personalized payment available upon request.
Rooted Self Psychology does not accept insurance. Unfortunately, insurance often only covers brief assessments, removing the ability to deeply and holistically evaluate the full picture. A private pay evaluation allows for consistently high-quality work without the limitations and barriers imposed by insurance companies.
Superbills are available for those who would like to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you provide
follow-up care?
Clients often continue therapy at Rooted Self Psychology following the completion of the assessment.
Click here to learn more about supportive therapy for adults with autism.
If you’d like to work with Dr. Parker for therapy, you are welcome to reach out and inquire about availability.