Hegerty Psychological Services
Sara Hegerty, Ph.D.
Specializing in adult autism assessments
Neurodiversity-Affirming Evaluations for Adults
My approach is collaborative, affirming, and compassionate. I know how challenging it can be to find the right fit when seeking an evaluation. If my approach aligns with your needs, please reach out!
My Approach
Pre-Assessment Process
In the pre-assessment phase, we'll discuss your reasons for seeking an autism evaluation and what you hope to gain from the process. I will gather information about your insurance to determine if I'm contracted with your plan and the coverage available for psychological testing. If not using insurance, we'll discuss fees so that you know what to expect up front. If we decide to move forward, I will send you forms and several questionnaires to fill out. If you've done previous psychological testing, I'll ask that you send a copy of the report to me.
Intake Assessment & Testing Sessions
The intake assessment is our first official session. This will usually take about an hour. I'll gather information about past/current treatment, medications, symptoms, and current concerns. I will inquire about your social, educational, and work history, as well as family history. This is a biopsychosocial assessment that helps me to determine if moving forward with testing is recommended. The testing portion of the evaluation is typically 1-2 sessions lasting 2-3 hours each. There will also be some self-report measures to complete at home.
Feedback
Once all of the testing sessions are complete, I'll work on scoring, interpretation, and report writing. This is often the lengthiest part of the evaluation process. The final product is a psychological evaluation report that includes an explanation of the findings, diagnostic information, and recommendations. This report can be kept for your own records, or you can choose to share it as you see fit. As this is a psychodiagnostic evaluation (i.e., to identify/clarify a diagnosis), the report will not speak to whether one should qualify for specific programs, benefits, accommodations, etc.
Ready to Get Started?
The best way to get started is to click the button below and fill out the prospective new client form. I aim to respond to these forms within 1-2 business days.