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Adult Autism Assessment
In person in Calgary and virtual appointments across Alberta
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Have you spent years trying to understand why everyday life can take so much effort? You may be wondering about autism for the first time, revisiting an earlier diagnosis, or looking for a clearer understanding of your needs.
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At New Discovery Psychological Services, an adult autism assessment explores your experiences and considers what may help. Start with a free 20-minute phone consultation to discuss whether an assessment is right for you.
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Reasons to consider an assessment
🔴 Putting considerable effort into understanding conversations or unwritten social expectations.
🔴 Relying on familiar routines and finding unexpected changes stressful.
🔴 Feeling drained after social situations, even when others think you are coping well.
🔴 Having interests that absorb your attention deeply.
🔴 Finding certain sounds, lighting, textures or busy environments difficult to manage.
🔴 Wondering whether an existing ADHD or anxiety diagnosis explains all your experiences.
Masking and late recognition
Masking means adapting or hiding aspects of how you naturally communicate or respond. It can make autistic traits less visible and leave everyday interactions feeling exhausting. Women may be particularly likely to go unrecognised, although adults of any gender can mask.
You are welcome to talk about what happens behind the scenes: the preparation before an interaction, the effort during it, and the recovery afterwards.
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What an assessment can clarify
Assessment may help you understand longstanding patterns, describe your support needs and identify useful next steps. Recommendations can inform conversations about sensory needs, relationships, therapy, and adjustments at work or in education. Any accommodation or funding request is assessed under the receiving organisation’s own requirements.
How the assessment works
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Start with a phone consultation. Discuss your concerns, what you hope to learn, and the proposed assessment process. Ask about appointment arrangements, fees and how findings will be shared.
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Explore your history and current experiences. Assessment may include clinical interviews, questionnaires, observation and relevant testing. We consider development, communication, sensory experiences and daily functioning. With your consent, information from someone who knows you well or earlier records may add context.
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Consider the whole picture. Autism can occur alongside other conditions. Assessment considers other possible explanations and co-occurring needs, including ADHD and anxiety. Conclusions are based on the combined evidence.
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Discuss findings and next steps. The goal is a clearer understanding of your needs and appropriate recommendations. The consultation is an opportunity to ask about feedback and the documentation included in your assessment.
Start with a conversation
You can begin with questions. Book a free 20-minute phone consultation to talk about your concerns and decide whether an adult autism assessment is a suitable next step.
Book a Free Phone Consultation
In the scheduler, complete registration if prompted, select “Free Phone Consultation”, and choose an available appointment.