Autism + ADHD Evaluations
Neuroaffirming evaluations created by — and for — neurodivergent humans. Ages 16+ in New Mexico, Iowa & Washington.
✦ Evaluation Scheduling Update
Our Autism & ADHD evaluation appointments are fully booked through December 2026!
We will be opening our January–March 2027 evaluation schedule soon. If you'd like to be notified when January appointments become available, please join our notification list below.
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At Stardust Affirming Care, we understand firsthand the complex journey of finding and understanding our unique neurotype as a neurodivergent human. Our approach was created by queer, PDA, autistic, and ADHD folx who understand the lived experience of being a neurodivergent human in a neurotypical world. In addition, our assessments are done by a Vanderbilt-trained, holistic, Autistic and ADHD psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Many neurodivergent people are overlooked by traditional diagnostic systems — especially those who are high-masking, women and gender-diverse folks, LGBTQIA+ people, and adults identified later in life. We hold space for overlapping profiles like AuDHD (autism and ADHD together), and we look at the whole picture rather than forcing you into a narrow checklist — using identity-affirming, strengths-aware language rather than leading with deficits.
We offer autism evaluations, ADHD evaluations, and combined autism + ADHD (AuDHD) evaluations using a neuroaffirming, strengths-based, collaborative approach — for ages 16+ in New Mexico, Iowa, and Washington.
Schedule Autism + ADHD EvaluationsEvaluation Options
Three evaluation options, each for ages 16+ in New Mexico, Iowa, and Washington.
Autism Evaluation (Ages 16+)
Two separate appointments, approximately 50 minutes each.
If additional assessment time is needed, it will be scheduled directly with your provider during your second appointment.
Combined Autism & ADHD (AuDHD) Evaluation (Ages 16+)
Two separate appointments, approximately 50 minutes each.
If additional assessment time is needed, it will be scheduled directly with your provider during your second appointment.
ADHD-Only Evaluation (Ages 16+)
One appointment, approximately 60 minutes.
We consider your strengths, support needs, and overlapping experiences that may influence your presentation.
If additional assessment time is needed, it will be scheduled directly with your provider.
The Evaluation Process
Getting Started
Choose whether you’re seeking an autism evaluation, ADHD evaluation, or combined autism and ADHD (AuDHD) evaluation.
Autism and combined AuDHD evaluations are completed across two separate 50-minute appointments. ADHD-only evaluations typically require one 60-minute appointment.
Pre-Interview Paperwork & Self-Assessments
Before your evaluation, you’ll complete intake paperwork and relevant questionnaires. These help us better understand your developmental history, lived experiences, strengths, and support needs.
Expect to spend about 1–2 hours completing these before your appointment.
Collaborative Assessment
Our evaluations are collaborative, conversational, and individualized.
For autism and combined AuDHD evaluations:
- •Part 1 focuses on the initial assessment and developmental history.
- •Part 2 focuses on continued assessment and relevant measures.
Each appointment is approximately 50 minutes and takes place on a separate day.
ADHD-only evaluations are typically completed in one 60-minute appointment.
Clients are welcome to bring comfort items, fidgets, snacks, or a support person when appropriate.
Additional Information & Measures
When helpful, we may use additional assessment measures or gather information from family members, partners, educators, or other providers with your consent.
Additional appointments may be scheduled when clinically needed.
Diagnostic Findings & Written Summary
Once your assessment is complete, we’ll integrate the information gathered and share our findings.
You’ll receive a concise written diagnostic summary that includes relevant findings, diagnoses when applicable, and individualized recommendations.
More comprehensive diagnostic reports may also be available upon request.
Follow-Up & Additional Support
We’ll discuss recommendations and options for additional support as appropriate.
Additional follow-up appointments may be scheduled when needed.
Your Evaluation Summary
Following your evaluation, you’ll receive a concise written diagnostic summary outlining relevant findings, diagnoses when applicable, and individualized recommendations.
For clients who need more detailed documentation for accommodations, school, work, or other purposes, comprehensive diagnostic reports may also be available upon request.
Comprehensive reports may involve an additional fee depending on the type of documentation requested, insurance coverage, and applicable billing requirements.
Please note: we do not use or offer the ADOS-2. If you are seeking services or accommodations, ensure they do not require the ADOS. We have chosen not to offer it because it is not neuroaffirming and does not center the experience of autistic people.
Insurance & Payment
Currently In-Network
- • Presbyterian Health Plan – Commercial
- • Presbyterian Health Plan – Medicaid
Pending Credentialing
- • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) – Commercial
- • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) – Medicaid
Not yet in-network — credentialing in progress.
Insurance Coverage for Iowa & Washington Clients
Evaluations for clients located in Iowa and Washington may be partially covered by insurance, depending on their specific plan and benefits.
Some portions of the evaluation may not be covered and may require out-of-pocket payment.
If you’re located in Iowa or Washington, please reach out before scheduling so we can help clarify which services may be covered and discuss any potential out-of-pocket costs.
Insurance coverage varies by plan. Copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket costs may apply. Being in-network does not guarantee coverage for every evaluation service.
For out-of-network or cash-pay clients, we offer a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if eligible, plus free 2–12 month payment plans. To make evaluations more accessible, we also offer an equitable sliding scale as resources are available — contact us for details.
In-person & telehealth: Evaluations are available in person in Albuquerque (ABQ), as well as via telehealth.
Please note: you must be physically located in Iowa, Washington, or New Mexico at the time of your assessment (some clients choose to travel for the interview).