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Autism vs ADHD Assessment: Choosing the Right Evaluation

Autism vs ADHD assessment: learn how to choose between autism, ADHD, or AuDHD testing and find the right evaluation for your needs.

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Is A Formal Evaluation Right For Me?

Not sure if you need an adult autism diagnosis or ADHD evaluation? This guide walks through the benefits, concerns, and what support is available either way.

Autism diagnostic criteria for adults explained in DSM-5-TR

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Autism Diagnostic Criteria for Adults (DSM-5-TR Explained)

Autism diagnostic criteria for adults explained—what DSM-5-TR criteria mean in real life and why they don’t always capture lived experience.

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DSM-5-TR ADHD Diagnostic Criteria: Explained for Adults

What does ADHD really look like in adults? We break down the ADHD diagnostic criteria with real-life examples from a neurodivergent lens.

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The Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2)

The MIGDAS-2 autism assessment is a strength-based, affirming interview that helps adults finally see their true neurodivergent identity.

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Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5)

Our DIVA-5 ADHD assessment for adults offers clarity, context, and compassion—real examples, lived experience, and affirming insight.

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Out-of-Network Benefits and Insurance Reimbursement for Autism Assessments, ADHD Evaluations, and Therapy

All NeuroSpark Health services are out-of-network. We’ll explain what that means and how to file for possible insurance reimbursement.

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Autism Resources for Adults

Our favorite autism books, websites, and tools personally recommended by our neurodivergent team to support your journey.

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ADHD Resources for Adults

A curated collection of ADHD resources for adults, including websites, books, and podcasts grounded in lived experience and affirming support.

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): An Autism Profile

Explore affirming PDA resources made with adults in mind. Books, websites, and guides that center autonomy, not control.

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Black Autistic Voices

Uplifting Black Autistic voices through books, blogs, and media. Centering lived experience, identity, and intersectionality.

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NeuroQueer Resources

Affirming LGBTQ+ and neuroqueer resources that reflect the full spectrum of identity, expression, and lived experience.

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Neurodiversity at Work: Inclusive Workplace Resources for Autistic Adults

A curated list of workplace resources supporting autistic adults, inclusive employment practices, and ND-affirming accommodations.

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Neurodiversity and Relationships

Neurodivergent relationships deserve support too. Find resources on communication, love, and connection that honor your wiring.

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Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Right Support for Autistic and ADHD Adults?

Coaching vs. therapy: discover which supports autistic and ADHD adults actually need to thrive in work, life, and relationships.

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Inclusive Therapy Directories

Inclusive therapy directories to help you find affirming, identity-aware therapists who understand neurodivergence, culture, and lived experience.

Dear AuDHD Auntie

We get questions all the time about a variety of topics and situations related to autism and ADHD.

AuDHD Auntie is an easy way to get your Autism and ADHD questions answered by an expert while remaining anonymous. This is a place where you can share any questions, scenarios, and/or troubleshooting you have about neurodivergence.

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