In this episode, we walk you through the ins and outs of getting an assessment for an Autism and / or ADHD diagnosis — from the moment you start wondering to what happens inside a clinician’s office.
Inside this 71-page Episode Companion Article, you’ll find:
the transcript… but on steroids – edited for readability, reflection, and real-world use
anchoring quotes, visuals, key terms, and linked resources.
reflection questions and journaling space.
This episode explores:
Michelle’s 3-part diagnostic process, including commonly used tools and frameworks
How to begin the assessment process
Self-diagnosis + diagnosticians
What to bring to your first appointment and how to mentally prepare
What we look for in the diagnostic assessment of Autism and ADHD: communication, social world and relationships, special interests, trauma, family history, sensory processing, and more
Assessing ADHD: an overview of the three subtypes, executive functioning, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and ADHD & dopamine
🧠 For individuals: Build language to share with loved ones, care teams, or your own reflections.
💡 For professionals: Add a $3 license upgrade to use this resource in client work or trainings.
Instant PDF download. U.S. Letter size. Printable.
In this episode, we walk you through the ins and outs of getting an assessment for an Autism and / or ADHD diagnosis — from the moment you start wondering to what happens inside a clinician’s office.
Inside this 71-page Episode Companion Article, you’ll find:
the transcript… but on steroids – edited for readability, reflection, and real-world use
anchoring quotes, visuals, key terms, and linked resources.
reflection questions and journaling space.
This episode explores:
Michelle’s 3-part diagnostic process, including commonly used tools and frameworks
How to begin the assessment process
Self-diagnosis + diagnosticians
What to bring to your first appointment and how to mentally prepare
What we look for in the diagnostic assessment of Autism and ADHD: communication, social world and relationships, special interests, trauma, family history, sensory processing, and more
Assessing ADHD: an overview of the three subtypes, executive functioning, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and ADHD & dopamine
🧠 For individuals: Build language to share with loved ones, care teams, or your own reflections.
💡 For professionals: Add a $3 license upgrade to use this resource in client work or trainings.
Instant PDF download. U.S. Letter size. Printable.
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