Online ADHD & Autism Evaluations for North Carolina Adults
Virtual ADHD and Autism Evaluations for North Carolina Residents
Looking for an online ADHD evaluation, online autism (ASD) assessment, or comprehensive psychological evaluation in North Carolina? I can help. I'm Dr. Ben Dickstein, PhD, a clinical psychologist (Ohio License #7277) authorized by the PSYPACT Commission (APIT #13712) to provide telepsychology services to North Carolina residents. I specialize in adult evaluations, and through PSYPACT I can see clients anywhere in North Carolina — from Charlotte and the metro suburbs, across the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary), through the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point), out to Wilmington and the coast, and into the Asheville area and the western mountains.
Why a Virtual Evaluation from North Carolina?
North Carolina has three major metro hubs — Charlotte, the Research Triangle, and the Triad — plus Asheville in the west and Wilmington on the coast. Even in those metros, established centers commonly run four to eight months out for new adult ADHD or autism evaluation intakes. Outside the metros, in the Sandhills, the Inner Banks, the coastal counties south of Wilmington, and the rural western mountain communities, specialist coverage thins quickly and many adults end up driving hours or crossing state lines to find a clinician trained in current best-practice adult evaluation. An online evaluation removes the drive and shortens the wait.
Scheduling Across Time Zones
Telehealth law. North Carolina expanded its telehealth statutory framework through S.L. 2020-3 and subsequent legislation, establishing telehealth practice standards and parity requirements for behavioral health. North Carolina joined PSYPACT in 2020, making PSYPACT participation effective for North Carolina residents that year. PSYPACT participation lets me, an Ohio-licensed psychologist with the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT #13712), see North Carolina residents legally and ethically via secure telehealth video.
Accommodations. My reports are written to meet standard ADA documentation requirements — diagnostic codes, functional impact statements, and accommodation-specific recommendations. Major North Carolina employers (Bank of America, Lowe's, Honeywell, Duke Energy, Truist Financial, Red Hat, Cisco, IBM, GSK, Lenovo, VF Corporation, Hanesbrands, Atrium Health, and similar) routinely review this kind of documentation from licensed psychologists when clients request workplace accommodations. The Research Triangle's biotech and tech employers in particular have well-established ADA accommodation processes.
North Carolina-Specific Things to Know
All of North Carolina observes Eastern Time — the same as my Cincinnati office. My weekday morning, lunchtime, and late-afternoon slots map well to North Carolina working-hour schedules.
What I Offer
Online ADHD Assessment. A thorough evaluation following current best-practice guidelines for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. This includes a detailed clinical interview, standardized rating scales, collateral reports from people who know you well, and screening for conditions that commonly co-occur with or mimic ADHD. You'll receive a detailed written report with your results, diagnostic conclusions, and individualized treatment recommendations.
Online ASD Assessment. A comprehensive autism spectrum disorder evaluation that includes a developmental and personal history, validated ASD-specific measures, collateral information, and assessment of co-occurring concerns. Online ASD testing follows the same clinical standards as an in-person evaluation. Many adults have suspected for years that they might be on the spectrum but haven't known where to turn. If that's you, I'd encourage you to reach out.
Comprehensive Telehealth Evaluation. For situations where the diagnostic picture is complex or unclear. This includes everything in the ADHD and ASD evaluations plus an objective personality measure that provides detailed information about a wider array of mental health symptoms, personality features, and personal strengths. If you or your provider want a complete picture, this is the way to go.
Combined Evaluations. I also offer combined ADHD and ASD evaluations, as well as comprehensive assessments that include ADHD and/or ASD testing. These are helpful when more than one condition may be in play.
Current Pricing. Pricing for these assessments is provided on the following page of my website.
How It Works
Before the evaluation, you'll receive intake paperwork and rating scales to complete ahead of time. People who know you well (a partner, parent, or close friend) will be sent their own forms.
During the evaluation, we'll meet via secure video for a detailed clinical interview. Depending on the type of assessment, this typically takes one to two sessions.
After the evaluation, you'll receive a detailed written report with your results, diagnosis (when warranted), and specific treatment recommendations. Letters of support for accommodations are provided as needed. I'm also happy to coordinate with your providers in North Carolina to ensure continuity of care.
For North Carolina Providers Considering a Referral
If you're a therapist, psychiatrist, or physician in North Carolina and you have a client or patient who needs an ADHD evaluation, autism assessment, or comprehensive diagnostic workup, I welcome referrals. My reports are detailed (typically 12+ pages for ADHD evaluations), include specific and actionable treatment recommendations, and are designed to be useful to the providers who will continue working with the individual. I'm also available for consultation before or after an evaluation.
Get Started with Online ADHD or ASD Testing in North Carolina
If you're ready to take the next step, here's what to do:
Verify your state. Confirm that North Carolina participates in PSYPACT.
Schedule a free consultation. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to talk through your situation and help you figure out which evaluation is right for you. Click here to schedule a consultation.
Book your evaluation. Assessments can be scheduled directly through my online calendar.
If you've been putting this off, I get it. But if the only thing standing between you and answers is finding the right provider, you just found one.
Questions? Email me at BDickstein@ascendcincinnati.com