INFORMATION FOR REFERRING PROVIDERS.

Referring Providers

Neurodivergent-affirming ADHD & Autism evaluations for adults and older teens (16+). I welcome referrals from psychiatrists, PMHNPs, physicians, therapists, DRC staff, outpatient/CMH teams, and developmental disability services.

What I Do

I provide clinical ADHD and Autism evaluations that are:

  • Neurodivergent-affirming

  • Relational and strengths-based

  • Developmentally informed

  • Appropriate for adults and older teens

  • Designed to support diagnostic clarity and functional understanding

  • Aligned with social work ethics, Oregon BLSW laws & ethics guidelines, and multidisciplinary care

I collaborate closely with:

  • Medical and psychiatric providers

  • Therapists and outpatient/CMH teams

  • College disability resource centers

  • DD service coordinators

  • School counselors (for older teens)

When to Refer

ADHD Evaluations — Refer when clients experience:

  • Attention, executive functioning, or organizational challenges

  • Difficulty distinguishing ADHD from trauma, anxiety, burnout, or mood concerns

  • Questions about masking, coping, or chronic overwhelm

  • Need for diagnostic clarity before or during medication evaluation

  • Need for documentation for workplace or academic accommodations

Autism Evaluations — Refer when clients experience:

  • Long-standing differences in communication or connection

  • Sensory or interoceptive challenges

  • Masking/camouflaging, shutdowns, or burnout

  • Difficulty distinguishing Autism from trauma, ADHD, anxiety, or relational patterns

  • Need for supportive documentation for school or workplace accessibility

Common referral scenarios:
College accommodations, workplace ADA processes, licensing/exam accommodations, and cases where diagnostic clarification supports treatment planning.

What My Evaluations Include:

ADHD Evaluations

A comprehensive clinical assessment that may include:

  • DIVA-5

  • ASRS v1.1

  • BAARS-IV (as indicated)

  • Brown EF/Attention scales (as indicated)

  • Developmental history

  • Executive functioning review across home, work, and school

  • Exploration of masking/compensation patterns

  • Optional collateral interview

  • Substance use screening

  • Clinical review of client-reported medical history and symptoms that may relate to attention, sleep, or energy

  • Recommendations for medical follow-up when patterns suggest it may be helpful

Autism Evaluations

A neurodivergent-affirming, developmentally informed evaluation that may include:

  • MIGDAS-2

  • SRS-2

  • Autism-specific self-report tools

  • Sensory and interoceptive profile

  • Relational and identity-based exploration

  • Developmental and social history

  • Masking/camouflage assessment

  • Executive functioning review

  • ABAS-3 (for functional understanding, not for ID determination)

Differential Diagnosis and Screening

  • I do not diagnose medical or neurological conditions.
    I screen for client-reported patterns that may suggest additional medical evaluation could be helpful, such as:

    • Sleep difficulties

    • Chronic fatigue or pain

    • Sensory concerns (hearing/vision differences, overstimulation)

    • History of TBI or neurological concerns

    • Hormonal shifts

    • Medication side effects

    When indicated, I recommend follow-up with PCP, neurologists, ENT, audiology, ophthalmology, or sleep medicine.

  • I screen for:

    • Language, speech, or communication differences

    • Motor coordination concerns

    • Learning differences

    • Adaptive functioning challenges

    • Sensory and interoceptive patterns

    When these appear clinically relevant, I recommend follow-up with SLPs, OTs, PTs, neuropsychologists, or DD services.

  • I assess ADHD and Autism within a broader clinical and relational context and explore patterns that may relate to:

    • Mood concerns

    • Anxiety/OCD features

    • Trauma or complex trauma

    • Relational/attachment patterns

    • Dissociation (screen and refer)

    When patterns suggest a need for psychiatric or psychological evaluation, I make appropriate referrals.

  • It is extremely common for people to have overlapping diagnoses or traits alongside ADHD or Autism. This may include:

    • ADHD/Autism co-occurrence

    • Anxiety, depression, trauma patterns

    • Sensory differences

    • Sleep challenges

    • Learning differences

    • Chronic medical conditions

    • Motor or coordination differences

    • Speech or communication differences

    Co-occurrence is expected and normal. My role is to help understand the full picture and recommend additional evaluation or support when needed.

Documentation & Accommodations

Administrative Work & Additional Documentation

My ADHD and Autism evaluations include a comprehensive report with diagnostic impressions, clinical formulation, and recommendations.

Some situations require additional documentation or administrative time beyond what is typically included in an evaluation. Examples may include:

  • Expanded medical or academic forms that require narrative sections beyond standard diagnostic information

  • Detailed workplace accommodation letters tailored to specific job descriptions

  • Coordination requiring multiple provider contacts or case-management activities

  • Requests for documentation updates after long intervals

  • Additional clarification letters requested by schools, employers, or testing agencies

When additional work is needed, I will always discuss this with the client ahead of time. Extended administrative or documentation time is billed at my case-management rate. This approach ensures transparency, supports continuity of care, and helps maintain the integrity of the evaluation process.

Academic Accommodations (College & Graduate School)

I provide diagnostic documentation and functional descriptions that students may submit as part of an accessibility/accommodations request.


Documentation may support:

  • Extended time

  • Additional breaks

  • Reduced-distraction environments

  • Note-taking support

  • Flexibility adjustments (as appropriate)

  • Priority registration

  • Sensory-friendly testing environments

Final decisions are always made by the school or testing agency.

Testing Accommodations (Licensing, GRE, LSAT, GMAT, etc.)

I complete testing accommodation forms when CSWA/LCSWs are listed as approved professionals.

If a psychologist or physician signature is required, I provide the clinical evaluation and recommend referral to the appropriate provider.

Workplace ADA Documentation

I provide clinical documentation that includes:

  • ADHD/Autism diagnostic impressions

  • Functional impacts

  • Recommended supports

Employers/HR make all final accommodation decisions.

Other Programs (Non-Legal)

My evaluation may support documentation needs for programs such as:

  • Vocational Rehabilitation

  • SNAP/TANF disability-related considerations

  • Sensory-related housing requests

I do not determine eligibility.

Outside of My Scope

To ensure ethical and safe practice, I do not provide:

  • ESA/service-animal letters

  • IEP evaluations or special education determinations

  • Intellectual disability determinations

  • IQ testing or cognitive assessments

  • Neuropsychological testing (WAIS, WISC, WIAT, Woodcock-Johnson, TOVA, IVA, MMPI, etc.)

  • Disability insurance or FMLA paperwork requiring physician/psychologist signature

  • Forensic or court-related evaluations

  • Evaluations for custody, legal claims, or competency

I do not complete documentation that requires clinical authority outside social work scope (e.g., medical necessity determinations, disability insurance forms, or physician-directed assessments). When evaluations are used as part of a broader documentation process, my role is to provide clinical impressions and functional descriptions only.

How to Refer

Step 1 — Submit a brief referral through my secure Provider Referral Form.

Step 2 — I send a Release of Information (ROI) so we can coordinate care.

Step 3 — Records can then be sent via secure email or fax.

Step 4 — The client/student schedules a free 15-minute consultation.

Step 5 — After the consult, clients receive intake paperwork through my secure client portal.

Step 6 — I complete the evaluation and provide recommendations and documentation.

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