Neurodiversity Affirming Assessments

At Elevating Mindsets Psychology, we view ADHD, Autism and other neurodivergent conditions as natural variations in brain development and not something that needs to be ‘fixed.’

We support our neurodivergent clients by deepening their understanding of their neurotype, cultivating self-compassion and acceptance, identifying individual support needs and appropriate accommodations, and supporting self-advocacy.

We offer comprehensive neurodiversity-affirming assessments to help deepen your self-understanding. Our assessments are person-centred and non-pathologising, designed to honour your lived experience rather than simply ticking off ‘symptoms.’

ADHD Assessments

We offer ADHD assessments for both adults and teens using structured, evidence-based tools, including the DIVA-5 (for adults) and the Young DIVA (for those under 18). These interviews involve 2 hours of exploring your ADHD traits throughout different stages of life. In addition to these conversations, we incorporate validated psychometric measures such as the Brown Executive Function/Attention Scales and the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales.

Please note we do not prescribe medication.

Autism Assessments

We offer comprehensive Autism assessments for adolescents and adults, grounded in a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming framework. These assessments involve 3 hours of exploring your Autistic traits using the MIGDAS-2, which is currently considered one of the most neurodiversity-affirming autism assessment tools available.

In addition to the MIGDAS-2, we use a range of psychometric tools, developmental history interviews, and structured observations to understand your lived experience.

AuDHD Assessments

Some people find themselves resonating with traits of both Autism and ADHD — and for good reason. These neurotypes frequently co-occur, and when they do, the combination can create a uniquely complex and rich inner experience that isn’t always captured by traditional assessments focused on just one.

Our AuDHD assessments typically take 4 - 5 hours utilising the MIGDAS-2, DIVA-5 and various psychometric questionnaires and can be completed over two or three sessions, depending on your energy and sensory needs.