Adult ADHD and Autism Evaluation

USING THE CHERRY ADULT ADHD-AUTISM DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW (CHERRY AADI), WE TRANSCEND THE LIMITATIONS OF TRADITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR ADULT ADHD, AUTISM, AND CO-OCCURRING PRESENTATIONS, WHICH OFTEN CENTER THE EXPERIENCES OF CHILDREN AND WHITE, CIS-MALES AND OVERLOOK THE IMPACTS OF MASKING AND ADAPTATION THROUGHOUT ONE’S LIFE.

Cherry AADI: Adult ADHD and Autism Diagnostic Assessment

Time: 3-4 hours

Purpose: To provide a formal ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD diagnosis with recommendations and accommodations for the client.

More information about the Cherry AADI is available at the Therapist Learning Center Website.

Cost: $888 (payment plans available)

Includes:

  • Provides a culturally responsive, strengths-based, comprehensive interview assessment of adult ADHD, autism, and AuDHD that is compared with common misdiagnoses and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.

  • A comprehensive diagnostic report based on the data gathered during the interview session.

  • A copy of the diagnostic report within 4-6 weeks of the interview assessment.

  • A follow-up session for the clinician to review findings, provide the client with a copy of the report, and discuss any additional needs.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • The Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview (Cherry AADI) was developed by Lindley Cherry (she/her). She is a part of the queer community and “super neuro-spicy with the ADHD” (Therapist Learning Center, NC). She specializes in adult ADHD, and as an experienced licensed clinical mental health counselor and PhD candidate, Lindley recognized a critical gap in adult neurodivergent assessment - traditional tools developed primarily from research on male, white children weren't serving the diverse adult population seeking late-in-life diagnoses.

  • What sets the Cherry AADI apart from more traditional assessments is it’s explicit focus on the ways that autism and ADHD present in adults as opposed to children. This assessment takes into account years of learned, adaptive behavior and masking, ultimately increasing adult access to necessary accommodations and medical treatment.

  • You can begin the process by requesting a consultation after completing the contact form found here.

  • Adult autism, ADHD, and AuDHD diagnosis using the Cherry AADI has gained recognition from medical professionals, with psychiatrists appreciating the assessment’s robust structure, and has achieved a significant success rate in accommodation approvals through disability services, workplaces, and schools. Should you have questions or difficulty in receiving accommodations following a diagnosis from the Blackest Sheep using the Cherry AADI, please reach out to Jazmine.

  • No, you must pay for the assessment out of pocket. If you are interested in an assessment and cost is a barrier, please schedule a consultation to discuss payment plan options.

  • No, the Cherry AADI is an assessment for adults over the age of 18.

  • A follow-up session is typically scheduled about 4 weeks after the assessment to review the report.