WWU’s Neurodiversity Assessment Program offers more accessible, affordable ADHD and autism assessments for students

Western Washington University published this notice on 2026-10-05. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.

WWU’s Counseling and Wellness Center offers students an affordable path to a formal diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism and other neurodiverse conditions through its Neurodiversity Assessment Program to break down historic barriers in healthcare.

Barriers to neurodiversity assessments can be numerous. Often, people seeking a formal diagnosis spend months scheduling appointments and waiting for insurance approval. The assessment process often takes up to a year to complete and costs thousands of dollars.

For some, these barriers can prevent them from seeking a diagnosis entirely.