Assessment Information

Updated Privacy Policy Statement: April, 2025

In light of recent national discussions about autism-related data collection, we want to clarify how Reclaimed Divergence handles client information. We are aware that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently issued requests for autism diagnostic data from federal and commercial agencies, as part of efforts to standardize research and inform policy development. This has understandably caused concern for many individuals seeking or considering an autism evaluation. Reclaimed Divergence is a fully private, independent practice. We are not required to comply with these NIH requests, and we will not be participating.

Why This Doesn’t Apply to Us:

  1. We are not a government contractor or grantee.
    The NIH’s request applies to federally funded programs and commercial entities with contracts or data-sharing agreements in place. We have no such affiliations.

  2. We do not participate in federal or university research initiatives.
    We are not connected to any research registries or reporting pipelines that collect or transfer diagnostic information to outside entities.

  3. We do not share or sell data.
    Your information is never used for external purposes. We do not sell, share, or contribute client data to any database, government entity, or third party.

  4. We are bound by HIPAA confidentiality laws and our codes of ethics.
    These laws and codes prevent us from releasing any personal health information without your signed, written consent.

  5. We are a private-pay, locally owned practice.
    For clients who do not choose to submit documentation to insurance for your out-of-network benefits, no information is shared beyond our internal systems. We operate as a fully private business with no outside contracts or affiliations.

We remain committed to providing affirming, confidential care without compromise. If you have questions about your privacy or our policies, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly.

Assessment Process

  • Session 1: Diagnostic Interview

    Your journey begins with a diagnostic interview, where we take the time to get to know you, your history, and your concerns. This meeting typically takes 1-2 hours. This session helps us understand your experiences and guides us in selecting the most appropriate tests for your situation.

    After the diagnostic interview, your assessor will select a battery of screening measures for you to complete at home through our confidential testing software portals.

    *Some individuals like to bring notes or a binder or online screening results to their diagnostic interview session- please feel welcome to bring anything you would like to share!

  • Session 2: Testing

    In the second session, you will undergo a series of carefully chosen assessments tailored to address your specific concerns. Our testing batteries are comprehensive, covering a wide range of mental health issues—not just autism and ADHD. We ensure that every aspect of your mental health is considered, providing a complete picture of your well-being.

    Available testing includes cognitive testing, social cognition testing, performance testing, and more depending on the testing battery needed to address your specific concerns. There is no difference in the validity of our virtual testing vs. in person testing, as we use technologies that allow for both cognitive and performance testing in the virtual environment.

  • Session 3: Results Meeting

    The final session is a results meeting, where we discuss your assessment findings in detail. We provide personalized referrals and recommendations for next steps, helping you move forward with a clear and informed understanding of yourself.

    Within a few weeks of this meeting, you can expect to receive a highly detailed report of your testing results, along with specific, tailored recommendations to your unique needs.

    After testing, you are welcome to reach out for workplace and educational accommodation documentation at no extra charge. It is our honor to support you in your journey.

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 FAQs

  • We recognize that formal testing is a significant financial and emotional investment, and seek to honor that with a seamless, safe, and thorough experience for you. Generally, our costs range from $1050-$1800 depending on which practitioner you work with and whether or not you utilize the sliding scale and payment plan options offered. Prices are tiered based on the education level and experience of the provider, although all of our providers are exceptional assessors with passions for affirming care and significant training.

    To ensure we have the flexibility to be as thorough as necessary without accruing extra cost to you, we do not contract with insurance companies. We can offer documentation to you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, as well as recommendations for services who can help you pursue reimbursement. Check with your insurance company to determine what your plan covers for out-of-network reimbursement, and what information they require to reimburse you. See the below answer about insurance for resources for insurance reimbursement and more information.

  • At Reclaimed Divergence, we believe in delivering a highly specialized and nuanced assessment experience tailored to your individual needs. Neurodivergent adults are often misdiagnosed under traditional testing guidelines, and accurate assessment requires time, expertise, and attention to detail that simply aren’t supported within the constraints and restrictions of insurance guidelines. By stepping outside of these limitations, we prioritize the care and precision you deserve.

    Learn more about why we’ve chosen not to accept insurance as part of our affirming care model here.

  • In Ohio, Autism and ADHD can be formally diagnosed by psychologists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, therapists/counselors, and medical doctors, as long as it is within their scope of practice. Scope of practice means having supervised experience, specialized training, and advanced training in statistical analysis. Practitioners making any diagnosis must have training and experience to do so. Our assessors are masters and doctorate-level independently licensed practitioners who exceed the licensing board’s standards of scope of practice to perform our work. We have multiple autism and assessment certifications, training in autism and ADHD evaluation, specific advanced training in our testing measures, supervised/trained experience, and consistent investment in continuing education trainings to best serve you.

  • We provide comprehensive assessments in-person in Cincinnati, Ohio for ages 8 through adulthood. We also provide virtual assessment for Ohio residents, as well as virtual assessments for Indiana residents!

  • We currently offer in person testing services at our offices in Cincinnati or Dayton. We also offer virtual testing services to those who reside in Indiana, Kentucky or Ohio.

    Whether you choose to come in person, or test in the comfort of your own home, our testing measures can be effectively utilized in either environment. You’re welcome to make whichever choice feels most comfortable to you.  

  • As neurodivergent assessors, we understand the ways in which masking can be a barrier in traditional medical environments; we have experienced it too! We are deeply committed to an affirming approach in assessments. We expect that many of the individuals who choose to work with have a history of masking in order to protect themselves- this is not a barrier to the assessment process in our practice. We understand how validating it is when someone sees beyond that protective mechanism to our true self, and we are honored to have the opportunity to do the same for you. During testing, you will spend several meetings with your evaluator so they can get to know you better, and they will be very thorough while also trusting you as the expert of what it’s like to be you.

  • Yes! Check out our team page to see who feels like a good fit for you. Our therapists have lived and professional experience with neurodivergence, and offer unique insight and affirming support to you.

    If you aren’t sure which therapist might be the best fit, please reach out to us through the contact page and we will assist in matching you.

    Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are available for medication management and skillfully treat a variety of concerns, including ADHD. Reach out through the contact page to get set up with their services.

  • Our practice assistant Sarah is highly responsive and informative- she would be honored to answer any of your questions! You can reach her by filling out the form on the contact page on our website. If you do not see a response, check your SPAM folders for an email from us- Sarah answers every single email that is sent our way. We look forward to hearing from you!