Neurodiversity-Affirming ADHD, Autism, & AuDHD Care for Adults
Thoughtful Evaluation. Strengths-Based Diagnosis. Personalized Care.
Neurokin is a private-pay neurodiversity-affirming practice for adults seeking ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing care. We take your lived experience seriously. We look at strengths alongside challenges. And we build a care plan that actually fits your life.
We're not an insurance-driven clinic. We're not rushing through 15-minute appointments. We exist because neurodivergent adults deserve evaluation and care that's thorough, respectful, and designed around how your brain actually works, not how a billing system thinks it should.
You are not broken. Your brain deserves to be understood.
Who We Help
Neurokin works with people seeking clarity, validation, and expert care — often after years of feeling misunderstood, dismissed, or misdiagnosed. You might be a good fit if you're:
An adult who suspects ADHD, autism, or AuDHD,
but hasn't found a provider who takes adult evaluation seriously.
Someone who's been dismissed or misdiagnosed and told you're "too successful" to have ADHD, or that your autism is just "social anxiety."
A high-masking adult,
who functions well externally but struggles internally — and is tired of pretending otherwise.
A late-identified person,
trying to make sense of patterns that finally have a name.
A professional who wants private, discreet care without insurance involvement or HR records.
A family member who is supporting someone through evaluation — or recognizing yourself in their diagnosis.
We specialize in adults who've been overlooked, including women, AFAB individuals, LGBTQ+ adults, and BIPOC patients who are statistically underdiagnosed in traditional medical settings.
Focused Expertise. Deeper Care.
We specialize in ADHD, autism, and AuDHD evaluation, diagnosis, and personalized care for adults — including late-identified adults who've spent years wondering if something else was going on. We approach neurodiversity as a natural variation in how brains work. We don't pathologize.
We don't rush. We focus on understanding your patterns, your context, and what kind of support would actually help. We are not a general neurology clinic. We are not an insurance mill. We don't treat neurodivergence as something to "fix."
ADHD Evaluation & Care
Stop white-knuckling your way through the day. We move beyond generic checklists to map your unique attention and executive function profile. Whether you're seeking diagnostic clarity or a treatment plan that respects your autonomy, we provide a roadmap that works for your brain — not against it.
Autism Evaluation & Care for Adults
A safe space to finally unmask. We specialize in identifying the nuanced, high-masking profiles that traditional medical models often overlook. We provide the validation and clinical insight you need to stop feeling "broken" and start building a life that honors your neurotype.
AuDHD Evaluation & Care
When you're both autistic and ADHD, the two neurotypes don't sit politely side by side. They overlap, contradict, and amplify each other in the same brain. We're one of the few specialty practices treating AuDHD as the integrated profile it actually is — not as two separate conditions stitched together.
Care Without Constraints. Evaluation Without Assumptions.
Most practices are designed around insurance requirements. Neurokin is designed around people. What to expect at Neurokin:
Neurodiversity-affirming care that honors differences, not deficits
Strengths-based evaluation where strengths matter as much as symptoms
Diagnosis as a conversation, where you’re an active participant
Private-pay care that allows depth, fewer constraints, and clear communication
Care that continues beyond diagnosis (in NJ and NY) or coordinates with your local prescriber (DC, FL, CA)
Where We Practice
NJ & NY
Full Care
Comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing prescribing.
DC, FL & CA
Diagnostic & Care Plan
Comprehensive evaluation and a written care plan that you'll use with your local prescriber.
Evidence-Based, Human-Centered Care
We use evidence-based tools to support clinical judgment and your lived experience, not to replace them. Depending on your needs, this may include objective ADHD testing and cognitive assessment frameworks that add useful data within a broader, collaborative evaluation process.
But tools don't replace clinical judgment. They support it. Every evaluation at Neurokin combines structured assessment with in-depth conversation, developmental history, and a genuine effort to understand how your brain works in context. We'll always explain what a tool can tell us and what it can't.
Modern Tools. Continuous Connection.
Healthcare admin can be exhausting for ADHD and autistic brains. Neurokin runs on a secure patient portal and mobile app designed to reduce that friction: one place, clear steps, fewer things to remember.
Through the mobile app & portal, you can:
Complete intake forms and questionnaires at your own pace
Message your care team directly (no voicemail loops)
Schedule and reschedule appointments without phone calls
Access your records, recommendations, and next steps in one place
Specialized Neurological Services (Selective, Private-Pay)
In addition to our core ADHD and Autism focus, Neurokin offers select specialized neurological services for patients seeking private-pay expertise.
Headaches & Migraines
Specialty evaluation and treatment for chronic migraines, cluster headaches, and complex headache disorders. Karina holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine.
Botox Injections for Chronic Migraines
FDA-approved PREEMPT protocol, performed in-person at our Westfield NJ office. Available to patients meeting clinical criteria for chronic migraine.
Expert Care, Where You Are.
Neurokin provides a combination of in-person and telehealth care for adults across New Jersey, New York, Washington DC, Florida, and California. What you receive depends on where you'll be located for your care:
- In
New Jersey and New York, we provide
Full Care — comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing prescribing. Karina is DEA-licensed in both states.
- In Washington DC, Florida, and California, we provide our Diagnostic & Care Plan service — comprehensive evaluation and a written care plan that you'll use with your local prescriber. Same clinical depth, different prescribing pathway.
Both services are priced the same and use the same evaluation process. The difference is who manages your medications going forward.
Begin Your Journey to Clarity
You don't have to have it figured out before you reach out. You don't have to be certain. You just need a place that takes your questions seriously and can help you find answers.
If you're looking for ADHD, autism, or AuDHD evaluation that's thorough, affirming, and built around your actual life — Neurokin is here.
Your Questions About Neurodiversity-Affirming Care, Answered
What is neurodiversity-affirming care?
Neurodiversity-affirming care respects ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent traits as natural variations of human neurology and not something to “fix.” It focuses on understanding how your brain works, identifying both strengths and challenges, and offering support aligned with your real life and identity.
What is the difference between ADHD and Autism?
ADHD and Autism are distinct neurodevelopmental profiles, but they can overlap and co-occur. ADHD commonly involves differences in executive function (attention regulation, impulse control, working memory), while Autism often involves differences in sensory processing, social communication, and patterns of interests/behavior.
A thoughtful evaluation can clarify what fits best for you and what supports will actually help.
Can you be diagnosed with ADHD or Autism as an adult?
Yes. Adult ADHD and adult Autism diagnosis are clinically valid, and many people pursue evaluation later in life, often after burnout, a major transition, relationship strain, or recognizing lifelong patterns.
Adult assessment commonly includes an initial consult, a detailed evaluation, and a follow-up discussion of results and next steps.
What is late-identified autism?
Late-identified autism refers to Autism identification in adulthood (or later adolescence), often after years without an explanation that truly fit. This is especially common for people who learned to mask, compensate, or internalize their struggles. Late identification can be a meaningful turning point that provides self-understanding and more appropriate support.
Why is neurodiversity-affirming care important?
Deficit-only approaches can reinforce shame and push people toward “performing normal” rather than understanding their needs. Neurodiversity-affirming care emphasizes acceptance, strengths-based support, and individualized goals so that care builds self-trust and practical change without treating your identity as the problem.
How does Neurokin’s evaluation process work?
Neurokin’s evaluation is collaborative and comprehensive. It may include clinical interviews, developmental and life-history review, neurodiversity-affirming assessment tools, and—when appropriate—objective testing (such as QbCheck for ADHD and Creyos for cognitive assessment). The goal is to understand patterns, context, strengths, challenges, and what support will help you most.
Do you accept insurance?
Neurokin operates on a private-pay model and does not bill insurance directly. Some patients pursue out-of-network reimbursement depending on their plan. We can provide documentation to support reimbursement efforts when appropriate.
What is the cost of evaluation and treatment?
Costs vary based on the type and complexity of your evaluation and the follow-up support you choose. For more details, contact us.
What happens after my evaluation?
After your evaluation, we review findings with you and clarify what they mean in plain language, then outline next steps.
Depending on your needs and location, next steps can include ongoing care at Neurokin, referrals, and a plan you can take to other providers (including local prescribers where medication is part of care but prescribing isn’t available in your state).
How is Neurokin different from other providers?
Neurokin is intentionally specialized in neurodiversity-affirming ADHD and Autism care. We prioritize depth over volume, use evidence-based tools as support (not replacement), and combine collaborative evaluation with tech-enabled continuity through our portal/app. We’re also positioned for NYC and multi-state access through expanded licensure, with prescribing capability in NY and NJ.
