Autism Testing & Consultation

Evaluations & Neuroaffirming Diagnostic Testing for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Charlotte, NC

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At Mind Mosaic Psychology, we believe a diagnostic evaluation should be a collaborative bridge to understanding. We move beyond traditional, deficit-based models to provide functional clarity—an in-depth look at your internal experience, your specific support needs, and your innate strengths.

Expertise for Every Profile

Our clinicians provide comprehensive diagnostics for individuals across the entire spectrum of autistic experience, from age 5 through adulthood.

We are highly specialized in identifying autism in women, girls, and high-masking individuals who have historically been overlooked or misdiagnosed. Using nuanced, descriptive tools like the MIGDAS-2, we are able to see through social camouflaging to provide the validation individuals have often sought for years.

Whether you are a parent seeking an initial diagnosis for a young child or an adult seeking a second opinion, our process is tailored to the individual. We provide the same depth of curiosity and clinical rigor to every client, whether their traits are readily observable or largely non-observable to others.

The Complexity of the Mosaic: Co-Occurring Conditions

Autism rarely exists in a vacuum. We are adept at untangling the complex interplay between autism and other profiles, understanding how they can "camouflage" or compete with one another:

The AuDHD Intersection: Navigating the push-pull between a need for routine (autism) and a drive for novelty (ADHD).
Anxiety, Depression, & Burnout: Distinguishing between clinical mood disorders and the chronic exhaustion that comes from navigating an unaccommodating world.
Trauma & Sensory Processing: Understanding how life experiences and sensory sensitivities interact to shape current needs.

A Trusted Resource for Families and Providers

For Parents: We provide the "insider" knowledge needed to bridge the gap between a clinical diagnosis and school-based support. Our reports are designed to be a tool for advocacy within the IEP or 504 process.
For Adults: We offer a space where you don't have to "mask" to be heard. We provide the clarity needed for workplace accommodations, university support, or simply the peace of mind that comes from a lifelong question finally answered.
For Referring Providers: We serve as a specialized extension of your care. We provide the high-level, "gold-standard" testing (including ADOS-2) and differential diagnosis required for complex cases, ensuring your clients return to you with a clear, actionable roadmap.

**At Mind Mosaic, our evaluations are tailored to your individual needs, not just a scripted battery.**

Frequently Asked Questions: Autism

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Connect with Us By Phone: (704) 765-2549

Email Us: help@mindmosaicpsych.com

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We look beyond surface-level social behaviors. Our process includes specific inquiries into the internal effort required to navigate social spaces and utilizes assessment tools designed to identify camouflaged autistic traits.
It can help. Our evaluations are comprehensive psychological assessments performed by licensed clinicians, which is the standard requirement for North Carolina state-funded developmental disability services. You can share the reports with agencies with whom you are trying to access supports to help advocate for services.
It absolutely can be! Many people find that having a diagnostic framework for understanding their strengths and needs can decrease shame, provide clarity and self-acceptance, and help others understand and appreciate them as well.
Our purpose is to promote self-understanding, community connection, and access to supports that fit with each client’s individual goals.

Connected to Our Community

We are proud members of the Charlotte Autism Consortium (CAC), a local interdisciplinary non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of care for the neurodivergent community. Our team is deeply invested in the CAC’s leadership and mission as Sarah serves as a formative director on the Executive Board, and Taylor is an active member.

Central to the CAC’s mission—and a driving force at Mind Mosaic Psychology—is the practice of neurohumility. This approach prioritizes learning from the lived experiences of autistic individuals as the true experts of their own lives. To support this, the CAC unites autistic and allistic providers in a shared commitment to continual education, growth, and the centering of autistic voices to expand access to high-quality, affirming care in our community.