Neurodivergence is the recognition that minds do not all develop along the same path. Some take side roads, some move ahead too quickly or pause where others pass through, and some arrive at insight by routes that are less traveled—but no less valid. My approach to assessment begins here.

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I look for patterns across development, experience, history, and context that explain a person’s strengths and differences. Rather than forcing complexity into diagnostic boxes that lack nuance or dimensionality, I focus on building a coherent profile—one in which diagnoses may contribute useful information but never define the person.

Assessment is an integrative and collaborative process, involving interviews, standardized testing, observation, and real-world input from family members, educators, or others who know the individual well. Information is considered together, not in isolation.

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The goal is clarity. A report that is understandable, feedback that explains how the pieces connect, and guidance that helps individuals and families move forward by using strengths to support areas of vulnerability. The process can feel intense at times, but most people describe relief—often for the first time—when their full story is gathered and understood as a whole.