Adult Autism & AuDHD Testing in Seattle
Wondering if your chronic executive burnout, sensory sensitivities, or social fatigue are more than just anxiety or ADHD? You are in the right place.
Tired of Questioning Your Lived Experience?
Have you spent years wondering why standard mental health treatments don't seem to work for you?
You might have suspected autism for a while now, or perhaps the concept of AuDHD perfectly describes the internal tug-of-war you experience daily.
If you have already been diagnosed with ADHD but feel like a critical piece of your identity is still missing (or if you have always suspected you might be on the autism spectrum) you deserve clarity and validation.
At Edwards Psychiatry in Seattle, we provide comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming Autism Testing for adults across Washington State.
How do I know if I might have Autism or AuDHD?
Maybe you already know you have ADHD, but it still feels like there is another big piece of the puzzle you haven't found yet. Or maybe you have always wondered if you might be on the Autism spectrum.
No matter what, you deserve to feel understood and supported. We are here to help you figure out exactly how your amazing brain works, with kind and caring testing for adults available right here in Seattle.
If any of these sound familiar, you very likely could benefit from specialized Autism or AuDHD (dual Autism and ADHD) testing:
Exhausting Social Masking: Forcing eye contact, mimicking social cues, and scripting conversations, leaving you completely depleted by the end of the day.
Need for Routine: Feeling a deep, structural need for routine, predictability, and certainty.
Sensory Overwhelm: Finding that bright fluorescent offices, crowded Seattle transit routes, or noisy coffee shops are deeply distressing.
Tendency to Hyper-Focus: Immersing yourself fully into deep research or special interests to the point where you lose track of time or find it hard to stop the activity.
What is Autism Testing?
ADHD is a unique brain style that changes how you manage your energy, focus, and time, while Autism is a distinct way of experiencing sensory inputs, routines, and social communication (when they exist together, it is called AuDHD).
Autism testing helps us understand how your brain naturally processes information, handles sensory input, regulates attention, and navigates social communication.
This evaluation is a deep, validating look into your personal history. We look closely at how you manage your day-to-day energy, how you handle sensory overloads, and how much effort you spend "masking" just to fit into traditional workplaces or social settings.
Testing isn't about giving you a restrictive label; it is about uncovering how your brain works so that you can finally stop fighting your natural patterns and start thriving with the right support.
Benefits of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment
Diagnostic Clarity
End the relentless cycles of self-doubt and stop wondering whether you are "just making it up." Receive a formal evaluation from a specialized psychiatric provider.
Specialized Care
Receive specific recommendations based on your unique brain for medication, therapy, coaching, and lifestyle modifications.
Self-Compassion
Stop blaming yourself for struggles that are actually neurological differences requiring different strategies. And, unlock the understanding of the many strengths of neurodiversity!
Support & Accommodations
Access necessary legal documentation for workplace adjustments, ergonomic sensory spaces, or academic testing support to transform your career or educational path.
Relationship Improvement
Help family and friends understand your needs and how to support you effectively.
Why Choose Edwards Psychiatry for Adult Autism Testing?
Because traditional diagnostic models were built almost exclusively around young children presenting visible hyperactive behavior or profound developmental delays, millions of brilliant adults (particularly women, BIPOC individuals, and high-masking professionals) were completely missed or misdiagnosed.
Neurodiversity is a specialty of our practice. We have intentionally built a team passionate about ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD so that you feel completely seen and heard. We have developed a diagnostic process that feels deeply safe, collaborative, and entirely affirming. We view autism and ADHD not as pathologies to be cured, but as natural, valid variations in human neurology.
Our team carries deep specialized training in high-masking presentations and the intersectional realities of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-diverse neurodivergent individuals.
We recognize that standard diagnostic environments can feel clinical, cold, or invalidating. Our team looks at your entire life story, your childhood history, and your real-world functional landscape, ensuring you feel heard, seen, and deeply respected throughout our time together.
Our Autism Testing Process
We've designed our testing process to be organized, transparent, and manageable for busy Seattle professionals.
Intake Evaluation
Establish care with us by completing an initial psychiatric evaluation session to review your history, establish clinical care, and map out your diagnostic goals.
Assessment Battery
Complete our Autism assessment battery of questionnaires from the comfort of your home. For integrated AuDHD testing, you will also complete the objective, FDA-cleared QbCheck test.
Results & Treatment Planning
Meet with your provider to review your comprehensive clinical report, discuss accommodations, and co-create an ongoing treatment plan.
Ready to Know if It's Really Autism?
End the years of wondering with Autism testing for adults at Edwards Psychiatry.
FAQs About Autism Testing
What is AuDHD?
AuDHD is the casual term used when someone has both ADHD and Autism.
How do Autism and ADHD interact?
There is a lot of neurological overlap between the two, through they are two separate conditions. Some folks qualify and meet criteria for both conditions, and have coined the dual condition as "AuDHD".
Do you offer virtual Autism evaluations?
Yes, the entire testing process can be conducted virtually if needeed, though we encourage you to visit our Seattle office at least once!
What if I don't have Autism or AuDHD?
That's valuable information too. We'll identify what might be causing your symptoms and recommend appropriate next steps.
And, you can always do executive functioning coaching with Frankie without a formal diagnosis!
Can I use this testing for work or school acommodations?
Absolutely, this is a big benefit of going through formal testing and having a comprehensive report written up.
What is the testing process like?
For Autism testing we evaluate you in three separate parts: 1) Psychiatric Evaluation 2) Assessment Battery 3) Report Feedback & Treatment Planning
(for AuDHD testing we will also have you take the QbCheck ADHD test in Part 2)
Do I have to do the entire process if I'm already a patient?
You likely will not have to do the psychiatric evaluation again, but if it's been some time since we've seen you then you may need a follow-up appointment prior to referring to Autism or AuDHD testing.
