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Lindsey Mackereth, MA, LPCC, LADC (founder of Method Creative) is now offering Neuro-Affirming Adult Autism Assessments (and optional ADHD evaluation) at Method for adults/young adults who are verbal and curious about their own masking/neurodivergence in this area and desire a full clinical assessment. Women (or those socialized as female), gifted/NEUROCOMPLEX, trans and BIPOC individuals may have traits of autism that have been overlooked or misunderstood by the mainstream culture (including mental health), and we have a special interest in serving these populations. We also provide adult autism assessments for male and male-presenting adults and young adults. Currently available for residents of, or those in, Minnesota, USA. |
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Why now?
Autism presentation and experience can very greatly from person to person, making it difficult at times to trust your own thoughts regarding self-diagnosis. You also may wonder "why now?", as you've survived this long without a diagnosis. Benefits of seeking out an autism diagnosis as an adult can include:
What can I expect?
Autism Assessment Battery at Method includes:
Step 1: Schedule appointment for 2-hour Interview by completing form on this page. We will send you dates times and, once we agree upon a date/time, an appointment confirmation email will be sent.
Step 2: Prior to your interview meeting, an email will be sent to you with a link to a private client portal in which you will complete initial paperwork and inventories prior to your interview session.
Step 3: Complete 2-Hour Autism Assessment Interview session (virtual or in person)*
Step 4: (Optional) We will send along inventories for a close friend, family member or partner to complete about you to send back to us.
Step 5: Attend 1-Hour Follow Up to discuss findings of assessment, ask questions and review recommendations.
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What's the cost?
Comprehensive Assessment Rate: $1,875*
Includes all aspects of assessment
*Either paid in full prior to initial session OR in (3) three installments: $600 at scheduling, $675 at 2-hour interview, $600 at follow up session.
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Optional ADHD Evaluation
Option to add ADHD evaluation to autism assessment. Additional 2-hour evaluation appointment and results are shared at same follow up appointment as autism evaluation results. ADHD Evaluation Add-on Rate is $725 USD.
Optional Giftedness Profiling
Based on Jen Havey Sallin's (Switzerland) theory of intelligence, these gifted profiles offer insight into your dominant areas of complexity and intensity. Lindsey Mackereth has been trained by Sallin and has been offering these profiles to her clients for the past few years. If you choose to add gifted profiling onto your autism assessment, it would be an additional session at a rate of $675 (or $750 to only do gifted profile without autism assessment).
Why now?
Autism presentation and experience can very greatly from person to person, making it difficult at times to trust your own thoughts regarding self-diagnosis. You also may wonder "why now?", as you've survived this long without a diagnosis. Benefits of seeking out an autism diagnosis as an adult can include:
- Self understanding (and compassion). Autism diagnosis later in life can help you connect the dots of your inner matrix regarding past attempts at therapy, socializing, feeling like a human that never quite clicked for you. Heck, you might even seek support from other autistic communities and thrive (unmasked!).
- Adequate professional support. Therapy interventions and workplaces that are created for allistic individuals may not be helpful for autistic people. An autism diagnosis and recommendations can help you to find accurate support and to advocate for accommodations that best meet your needs.
What can I expect?
Autism Assessment Battery at Method includes:
- Quantitative assessment and screening tools: MIGDAS-2 and more
- Two-Hour interview (in person or virtual)
- Collateral information from partner, family or friend
- One-hour follow up meeting to discuss findings
- Comprehensive diagnostic write up
Step 1: Schedule appointment for 2-hour Interview by completing form on this page. We will send you dates times and, once we agree upon a date/time, an appointment confirmation email will be sent.
Step 2: Prior to your interview meeting, an email will be sent to you with a link to a private client portal in which you will complete initial paperwork and inventories prior to your interview session.
Step 3: Complete 2-Hour Autism Assessment Interview session (virtual or in person)*
Step 4: (Optional) We will send along inventories for a close friend, family member or partner to complete about you to send back to us.
Step 5: Attend 1-Hour Follow Up to discuss findings of assessment, ask questions and review recommendations.
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What's the cost?
Comprehensive Assessment Rate: $1,875*
Includes all aspects of assessment
*Either paid in full prior to initial session OR in (3) three installments: $600 at scheduling, $675 at 2-hour interview, $600 at follow up session.
•••••
Optional ADHD Evaluation
Option to add ADHD evaluation to autism assessment. Additional 2-hour evaluation appointment and results are shared at same follow up appointment as autism evaluation results. ADHD Evaluation Add-on Rate is $725 USD.
Optional Giftedness Profiling
Based on Jen Havey Sallin's (Switzerland) theory of intelligence, these gifted profiles offer insight into your dominant areas of complexity and intensity. Lindsey Mackereth has been trained by Sallin and has been offering these profiles to her clients for the past few years. If you choose to add gifted profiling onto your autism assessment, it would be an additional session at a rate of $675 (or $750 to only do gifted profile without autism assessment).
Assessment Application Form
Complete the form below and we will contact you in January 2024 with future openings for Spring 2024.
