Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment

Seeking understanding of your neurological differences without pathologizing labels? Looking for assessment that celebrates your brain's unique wiring?

At the Colorado Center for Assessment, our neurodiversity-affirming evaluations recognize neurological differences as valuable expressions of human diversity—helping you understand your unique mind while embracing your neurological identity.

Your Neurodivergent Experience, Validated

Traditional assessments often:

Frame neurological differences as disorders or deficits
Focus primarily on challenges while overlooking strengths
Use pathologizing language that undermines self-worth
Miss the impact of masking and compensating in neurotypical environments
Fail to consider sensory needs and environmental factors

Our neurodiversity-affirming assessment provides:

Recognition of your neurotype as an integral aspect of identity
Identification of unique strengths and capabilities that come with your neurotype
Understanding of challenges in a world not designed for neurological diversity
Practical strategies for navigating neurotypical expectations
Connection to neurodivergent communities and resources

Our Affirming Assessment Process

01 Neurodivergent-Friendly Consultation

We create a comfortable environment to discuss your experiences, with sensory accommodations and flexible communication options.

02 Comprehensive, Accessible Evaluation

Using respectful methods, we assess cognitive patterns, sensory experiences, communication styles, and strengths.

03 Affirmative Results & Empowering Plan

We explain your neurological profile without deficit-based language and provide practical strategies for authentic living.

Who Benefits from Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach

Autistic individuals seeking assessment that respects autism as an identity
People with ADHD wanting recognition of their executive functioning style
Individuals with learning differences exploring their unique processing patterns
Those with sensory processing differences needing validation of their experiences
Late-identified neurodivergent adults seeking to understand lifelong patterns
Gender-diverse individuals exploring the intersection of gender and neurological diversity

Why Choose Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessment

Truly Affirmative – We see neurological differences as valuable diversity, not pathology
Strengths-Based – We recognize the unique capabilities that come with different neurotypes
Sensory-Considerate – Our assessment process accommodates sensory needs
Identity-Honoring – We respect neurodivergence as a fundamental aspect of who you are
Community-Connected – We link to neurodivergent communities and resources

Insurance & Next Steps

We work with Medicaid and other major insurance providers, and our team will verify your benefits before you begin.

Discover the value in your unique neurotype. Our neurodiversity-affirming assessments provide understanding and strategies for authentic living aligned with your neurological identity.