Autism Assessment

Clarity. Language. Validation. Support.

Have you been wondering whether you might be Autistic? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this process alone either.

At InFocus Counselling, includes Autistic and Neurodivergent clinicians who provide comprehensive, trauma-informed assessments for adults and adolescents (ages 18+). Whether you’re seeking greater self-understanding or formal documentation for accommodations, our process is designed to honour your pace, protect your dignity, centered around your lived experience.

All assessments are grounded in current research, medically verified and clinically validated, drawing on the latest understanding of neurodivergent presentations across the lifespan while recognizing the human at he centre of the process.

Why Pursue an Autism or AuDHD Assessment?

A formal diagnosis can help you:

  • Understand your unique way of experiencing the world

  • Reframe past challenges through a neurodivergent lens

  • Identify your strengths, support needs, and regulation strategies and provide data driven information to guide reate and therapy

  • Access accommodations in education, work, or healthcare settings, as well as you may qualify for such as disability tax credit or community support organizations.

  • Clarify co-occurring presentations (e.g., ADHD and Autism)

  • Feel affirmed by language that resonates with your lived experience

Our 3-Part, Evidence-Based Assessment Process

All three steps below are required for a complete and medically recognized diagnosis. Together, they ensure the assessment done with scientific integrity is robust, ethical, and institutionally accepted.

Step 1: Pre-Assessment Screening & Intake
We begin with structured self-report tools and intake questionnaires informed by current peer-reviewed research. Optional reflective prompts help you share your lived experience.


✔️ Tools used are internationally recognized and supported by decades of clinical application.

Step 2: Clinical Diagnostic Interview
A licensed clinician conducts an in-depth, structured interview to explore developmental history, sensory and emotional experiences, executive functioning, masking, and interpersonal patterns.


✔️ Interviews follow DSM-5 criteria assessment and use gold-standard tools such as the RAADS-R, AQ, and DIVA-5. 

Step 3: Medical Review & Diagnostic Report
After your clinical interview, the entire file is reviewed by a specialist Psychiatrist to ensure diagnostic accuracy and that your report meets medical and institutional standards.
✔️ Your diagnosis is medically verified—suitable for use in academic, workplace, and healthcare settings.

The Assessment Team

We work as a multidisciplinary team with a diverse blend of lived experience, professional training, and clinical expertise. Our team includes a registered psychotherapist and a specialist Psychiatrist, both of whom are deeply experienced in neurodivergent assessment and care.

Where needed, we collaborate with external professionals and can refer clients to trusted practitioners or service providers whose expertise complements our own.

We are available to assess, interpret, and integrate individual test results within a broader clinical and medical context. This includes making diagnostic determinations and supporting treatment planning, following the establishment of a clinical relationship that respects the client’s pace and autonomy.

What Sets Our Assessments Apart?

Led by Autistic & Neurodivergent Clinicians: We bring lived experience and professional insight to every assessment—without pathologizing who you are.

Medically Validated & Research-Driven: We only use evidence-based tools and frameworks supported by the most up-to-date literature.

Trauma-Informed & Masking-Aware: We understand that survival strategies like masking can affect how you present—and we never pathologize your coping.

Culturally Responsive: We account for how neurodivergence shows up across different races, genders, languages, and life experiences.

Ethical & Transparent: You’ll always know what to expect. Our three-step process is clear, complete, and includes no hidden fees or upsells.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. If diagnostic criteria are met, your final report will include DSM-5-aligned diagnoses (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD) and will be reviewed and sanctioned by a specialized Psychiatrist.

  • Although not a clinical diagnosis, it is a term used by the neurodiverse community to refer to individuals who are both Autistic and have ADHD. We specialize in this overlap, particularly in clients who were previously overlooked or misdiagnosed.

  • Each part of the process—screening, interview, and medical review—is essential for ensuring the diagnosis is accurate, ethical, and recognized by institutions.

  • Yes. We use only peer-reviewed, clinically validated tools used by practitioners worldwide.

  • No, this service is not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefits provide partial reimbursement. We will provide a detailed receipt for your submission.

  • No, a referral is not required. This service is privately funded and not covered by MSP, so you are welcome to self-refer at any time.

About Our Screening Tools

Our screening process offers a clinically validated, research-informed starting point for understanding your traits and neurodivergent patterns. These tools are widely used in the field and adapted for our practice context.

Please note: A formal diagnosis cannot be made based on the screening alone. All three parts of the process are required for a full diagnostic outcome.

Pricing

$2,500 CAD
Includes all three parts of the diagnostic process:
✔️ Evidence-based screening tools
✔️ Clinical diagnostic interview
✔️ Physician review and medically verified final report

Ready to Begin?

Whether you're looking for clarity, validation, or support—our team is here to walk alongside you with care, integrity, and experience.