Neurodiverse Self-Understanding
If you are curious if you are neurodiverse, or in what way you are neurodiverse, I would like to support you in that process.
I know it took me so long, personally, to examine and define my own neurodiversity. I would love to help you find your way through that. To complete your quest of Defining Your Neurodiversity.
I want to support you in learning characteristics of neurodiversity, and which ones fit for you personally, in a way that underscores your worth, is realistic about challenges you face, and highlights all the amazing things about you.
Many assessments for Autism and ADHD focus on dated, stereotyped views of neurodivergence. They capture outward characteristics that neurotypical assessors found different and strange. They do not capture the lovely inner worlds of neurodiverse people, or their struggles to live in a neurotypical-supremacy culture. Thus, I provide information about self-assessments you can take, but I prioritize neuro-affirming checklists created by neurodiverse folks.
Neurodiverse Self-Diagnosis Consultation
You've done your research. You have a strong sense of who you are — you just want a clinician to weigh in.
That's exactly what a Neurodiverse Self-Diagnosis Consultation is for. I'll send you a few assessments and checklists ahead of time, and then we'll meet to review everything together: your results, your research, your questions. By the end, you'll have a clinical perspective on your neurotype to hold alongside your own.
Self-Diagnosis Consultations are $350 — significantly less than a full Assessment, and still a meaningful clinical touchpoint.
Looking for a full written assessment to share with your doctor or loved ones? See the Assessment option below.
Adult Autism Assessment
Maybe you've noticed some autistic traits in yourself, or spent years wondering why you've always felt a little different. You don't need to have it figured out — that's what this is for.
A Full Assessment is for anyone who wants a thorough, clinical look at their neurotype, complete with a written report you can share with your doctor, therapist, or loved ones. You don't need to come in knowing much about yourself or autism. We'll work through it together.
Here's how the process works: I'll start by sending you some assessments (Aspie Quiz, CATI, CAT-Q, Monotropism Questionnaire, and a Checklist of Autistic Experiences) and a written interview to complete on your own time. From there, we'll meet once for a verbal interview, then once more to go over your results. You'll receive a full written report with my clinical findings including your strengths, recommendations to manage challenges, and if applicable, an Autism diagnosis.
A note on what makes this different: I went through this process myself not long ago, and was struck by how pathologizing the language in my own report felt. You won't find that here. As someone who is AuDHD and gifted, I approach this work as an insider — someone who understands both the real challenges and the genuine strengths of being neurodivergent. I'm committed to making this process as neuro-affirming as I know how, and I'm always open to feedback.
If it matters to you to be assessed by someone who truly gets it, you're in the right place. Assessments are $850, and I'd love to hear from you — just send me a message below to get started.
Adult ADHD Assessment
Maybe you've noticed some ADHD traits in yourself, or had someone suggest you might have ADHD.
A Full Assessment is for anyone who wants a thorough, clinical look at their neurotype, complete with a written report you can share with your doctor, therapist, or loved ones. You don't need to come in knowing much about yourself or ADHD. We'll work through it together.
Here's how the process works: I'll start by sending you some assessments (BDEFS-LF, ASRS1.1, DIVA 5, and AAMM) to complete on your own time. From there, we'll meet once for a verbal interview, then once more to go over your results. You'll receive a full written report with my clinical findings including your strengths, recommendations to manage challenges, and if applicable, an ADHD diagnosis.
A note on what makes this different: I went through this process myself not long ago, and was struck by how pathologizing the language in my own report felt. You won't find that here. As someone who is AuDHD and gifted, I approach this work as an insider — someone who understands both the real challenges and the genuine strengths of being neurodivergent. I'm committed to making this process as neuro-affirming as I know how, and I'm always open to feedback.
If it matters to you to be assessed by someone who truly gets it, you're in the right place. Assessments are $550, and I'd love to hear from you — just send me a message below to get started.
Combined ADHD/Autism Assessment
If you’re wondering if you have ADHD and Autism, you can combine the assessments into one process.
Here's how the process works: I'll start by sending you some online assessments and a written interview to complete on your own time. From there, we'll meet two times for the verbal interview, then once more to go over your results. You'll receive a full written report with my clinical findings and, if applicable, your diagnosis.
As someone who is AuDHD and gifted, I approach this work as an insider — someone who understands both the real challenges and the genuine strengths of being neurodivergent. I'm committed to making this process as neuro-affirming as I know how, and I'm always open to feedback.
If it matters to you to be assessed by someone who truly gets it, you're in the right place. Dual assessments are $1000, and payment plans are possible — just send me a message below to learn more.
Catherine Quiring, MA, LMHC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), licensed in FL, IL, VA, and AR. I specialize in helping deep thinkers, feelers, creatives, and people-pleasers learn to trust their desires and reconnect to their inner wisdom.
I am AuDHD and gifted. I come to this assessment process as a fellow neurodivergent. I am passionate about making counseling and assessments more neuro-affirming. I have studied autism and ADHD extensively and I am happy to provide you with more details about my expertise as you decide if I’m a good fit for you to do an assessment with.
Feel free to send me an email with any questions you have about myself as an assessor, or the assessment process. You can reach me at catherine@cqcounseling.com.
Not sure if you want a full assessment?
Start with a list of checklists, self-assessments, and resources to investigate on your own.
Define Your Neurodiversity Workbook
Define Your Neurodiversity Workbook
If you don’t necessarily need a diagnosis (or you already have one) and you want to know how to support neurodiverse self better, this workbook is for you.
This workbook helps you explore what your neurotype actually looks like for you — and how to take better care of yourself as a neurodiverse person.
Through interactive prompts, charts, checklists, and image spaces, you'll build a rich picture of your own mind and nervous system. You'll learn about the Goldilocks nervous system, spoon theory, invisible disability, and neurodiverse love languages. You'll define your "just right" environment so you can create it more often, name your sensory and social delights alongside your drains, and identify what truly rejuvenates you.
This is a workbook that explains you to yourself — in your own words, at your own pace.
I loved making this, and I hope it becomes a resource you return to again and again.
