Unstoppable Studios Consultation

Awareness of Autism, particularly among adults who were not recognized as Autistic in childhood, is growing quickly. There is significant need these days for support and guidance among individuals exploring whether they might be Autistic and among therapists supporting clients who have begun this journey. In order to help meet this growing need I provide consultation services.

Consultation involves meeting for 1-3 sessions to discuss your questions and concerns related to exploring Autism without entering into a provider-patient relationship. In consultation I do not provide assessment or treatment for mental health needs. In consultation sessions I can answer questions, provide information, engage with you in reflection, and help you connect with additional resources. Consultation will not include neuropsychiatric testing or formal/professional diagnosis of autism. In consultation I can help you clarify your thinking, reflect on your identity and past experiences through a neurodiversity lens, and explore whether and how to pursue formal diagnosis or continue to explore self diagnosis on your own.

If you’re ready to pursue formal diagnosis, I recommend reaching out to Embrace Autism or Spectrum Psychological Services. You can also reach out to AANE’s adult services department for additional referral support.

If you’re seeking more information, but not ready for consultation, you might find this resource list useful for further independent exploration.

• I understand that consultation is not a substitute for a relationship with a mental healthcare provider and that consultation is not health care or mental health care. 
• I understand that the consultant is not able to provide neuropsychiatric testing or formal diagnosis of Autism
• I understand that I am choosing to engage in consultation services at will, with my choice of up to 3 hours of consultation available to me. 
• I understand that I can end consultation services at any time and that I am not obligated to accept or follow any guidance or recommendations the consultant might provide. 
• I understand that the consultant can not provide support in the event of a health or mental health emergency. If I need emergency support I will follow the guidance of my existing mental healthcare provider, call 911, call 988 or go to the emergency room. 
• I understand that although the conultant chooses to commit to privacy, in the case of consultation they are not legally obligated to do so. Although every effort will be made to keep consultations private and confidential, information shared during consultation will not be considered protected personal health information and is not protected legally as such.  
• I understand that although the sonsultation is not a health care service, the consultant remains bound by and commits to acting within the scope of their professional code of ethics as a social worker. 
• I understand this includes fulfilling their duty as a mandated reporter in any instance of the following: 
  
  • If the recipient of consultation services threatens or attempt to commit suicide or otherwise conducts themself in a manner in which there is a substantial risk of incurring serious bodily harm. 
  • If the recipient of consultation services threatens grave bodily harm or death to another person.
  • If the consultant has a reasonable suspicion that the recipient of consultation services or other named victim is the perpetrator, observer of, or actual victim of physical, emotional or sexual abuse of children under the age of 18 years, or elderly or diabled person who may subjected to these abuses. 
• I understand that I will be responsible for the full fee unless I contact the consultation to cancel with at least 24 hours notice.