Our assessment process is led by Hope, an internationally trained Neuropsychologist, and Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in mental health. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychometrist in Canada, Hope is dedicated exclusively to serving the neurodivergent community. Our thorough and comprehensive assessments provide official diagnoses that emphasize both strengths and challenges, ensuring a balanced understanding of each individual's unique profile. We are committed to making assessments accessible through fair pricing, transparent practices, and a supportive experience. As a nonprofit organization, 100% of your fees are directed toward covering practitioner costs and supporting our virtual clinic operations, allowing us to prioritize the well-being of our clients.

• Official diagnosis for ADHD, AuDHD, and Autism (ASD), including the DSM-V(R) diagnostic criteria so they can be shared with any other health professional.

• Collaborative diagnostic process. Led by a Registered Psychotherapist, Psychometrist, and Nurse Practitioners with Master Degrees, and special training Mental Health.

• Comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming reports.: Each report highlights both challenges and strengths, providing personalized recommendations, including medication if indicated. Expect a report between 30 to 60 pages which will also include psychometric results.

Neuroinclusive Assessment

• Designed for adults who were missed in childhood and now suspect they may be autistic or have ADHD.

• Focuses exclusively on neurodevelopmental diagnosis (Autism and/or ADHD) in adults, not on academic performance or IQ.

• Includes a comprehensive clinical history collected through detailed intake forms and screening tools.

• Reviews medical conditions that can mimic or exacerbate mental health issues, such as thyroid or iron levels.

• Involves a full hour-long MIGDAS-2 assessment (the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing Autism Spectrum) focused on strengths-based, qualitative autism diagnosis.

• ADHD assessment includes a full developmental history and review of school reports and/or childhood observers if available.

• The entire process involves around 10 hours of professional work across psychometrists and nurse practitioners.

• Diagnosis is compatible with medical records, allowing access to:

  • Workplace and school accommodations

  • ODSP and the Disability Tax Credit

  • Insurance coverage and health supports

• Cost is approximately 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of a traditional psychological assessment.

• No unnecessary testing—we don’t include IQ or learning disability testing. But will refer to a psychologist for those.

Meanwhile, a full Psychoeducational Assessment

• Typically includes:

  • Wechsler Intelligence Scales (WAIS/WISC) for cognitive/IQ testing

  • Academic testing (e.g. WIAT) to assess for learning disabilities

  • Broad psychological profiling across multiple domains

• More appropriate for children or youth in school, or for adults starting a post-secondary institution.

• Often not necessary for adults who:

  • Have already completed their education

  • Are not seeking to assess for learning disabilities

• Costs usually range from $3,000 to $5,000 or more or involve long waitlists, if using OHIP-covered or school board services.

• Wait time for publicly funded assessments can be multiple years. In a good psychological clinic, probably a few months.

1. Intake Interview (Free). Begin with a consultation with one of our founders, Hope or Tarver, at no charge. During this interview, we ensure our services align with your needs, answer your questions, and explain the process.

2. Secure Platform Setup: Following intake, you’ll create an account on our HIPAA-compliant platform, [Emerge], where we’ll guide you through the process and necessary paperwork.

3. Clinical Assessment and Psychometry: Our clinicians will conduct interviews and psychometric tests designed to meet your needs. You will complete these remotely through our psychometry provider, Novopsych.

4. Diagnostic Appointments: After your tests are complete, meet with our Nurse Practitioner, Lisa, for diagnostic interviews (Usually 3)

5. Final Report and Recommendations: We’ll provide you with a 25-60 page comprehensive report, a diagnostic letter, therapeutic recommendations that you can use for access to medication and other treatments.

Total Duration: approximately  3-4 weeks from the intake to the final diagnostic appointment.

1. ADHD & Autism Assessment: $1,680.00 (estimated, all-inclusive)

   Autism Only Assessment: $1,540.00 (estimated, all-inclusive)

   ADHD Comprehensive Assessment: $780 (estimated, all-inclusive). Note: our services include the psychometry and 3 or 4 Nurse Practitioner appointments. Compare with other services for an Official Diagnosis for Ontario!

   Our fees cover practitioners’ hourly rates and clinic costs. We do not retain any percentage

While we cannot guarantee that the full fee of our services will be covered by extended insurance plans, the assessment portion of our services is conducted by Hope who is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and most plans do cover their services. Diagnosis is outside of their scope of practice, though, and our specialized Nurse Practitioners provide the diagnosis letter and therapeutic recommendations that will give you access to additional medical care (Medication and other OHIP covered treatments).