Still Wondering If You Might Be Autistic?

You may be navigating late-diagnosed autism, especially if you:

• Felt like an outsider growing up—even if no one else noticed

• Struggle with unspoken rules, small talk, or group conversations

• Experience sensory overload (certain sounds, lights, fabrics, etc.)

• Mask so well that people say you “don’t seem autistic” (ugh, we know)

• Are a woman, nonbinary person, or trans person who’s learned to overachieve and compensate

You are absolutely not alone. Many of the folks I work with have been quietly wondering for years—and finally take the leap to find clarity and self-compassion through autism testing.

Payment and Insurance

The cost for an autism assessment is $1,620, which includes the clinical interview, assessment tools, scoring, report writing, consultation, and feedback session. A $295 deposit is required to hold your testing appointment and is applied to the total evaluation fee.

Our practice is out-of-network for all insurance providers, which means:

• Payment is made directly to our practice
• We provide a superbill you can submit to insurance for possible reimbursement
• Many clients receive partial reimbursement depending on their plan

If you plan to seek reimbursement, we recommend calling your insurance company to verify your benefits. Our Insurance Verification Guide below can help walk you through that process.

If cost is a concern, we’re happy to discuss options during a free 15-minute consultation after insurance benefits have been verified.

Insurance Verification Guide

Some clients choose to submit their autism assessment for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. If you’d like to explore that option, this guide can help you quickly check what your plan may cover.

Because every insurance plan is different, the easiest way to verify your benefits is to call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask a representative a few simple questions.

This process usually takes about 5–10 minutes.

When you call, you can ask the following questions:

1. Is ADHD/autism assessment or psychological testing covered in my plan?

2. Are there any requirements for coverage?
   (For example: pre-authorization, a referral from a primary care physician, or other steps.)

3. Do I need to meet my annual deductible before this service is covered?
   If so, ask how much of your deductible has already been met this year.

4. What percentage would be reimbursed for out-of-network psychological testing?
   Let them know the service would be provided by an out-of-network psychologist.

5. If ADHD/autism assessment is not covered, will the cost still count toward my deductible if I submit documentation of payment?

If the insurance representative asks for billing details, you can refer to the Example Superbill further down on this page. It includes the billing codes and provider information insurance companies typically request.

Many clients receive partial reimbursement depending on their plan. Others choose to simply pay out-of-pocket without submitting insurance claims.

Either option is completely fine, our goal is simply to help you have clear expectations ahead of time.

If you have questions while reviewing your benefits, feel free to reach out. We're always happy to help you think through your options.

Example Superbill