Dr. Welterlin and her colleagues at NCAWAG are pleased to provide outstanding neurodiverse-affirming care* to autistic women, girls, and gender diverse individuals, as well as men and boys.

Unfortunately, many autistic women live unsupported and undiagnosed. Better access to information and advocacy is leading to rapid and accurate self-identification. However, few options exist for help from professionals who understand the nuances of autistic women, girls, and gender diverse individuals, especially those who are highly masked. Many individuals never receive a correct diagnosis. Instead, they are chronically misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and suffer from cycles of autistic meltdowns, shut down, and burn out. 

Our work is driven by a deep respect for inclusion and neurodiversity. We treat our clients as equal partners and equal citizens. We do not deny services or a diagnosis due to any of the following reasons:

• Having neurotypical traits that aren’t “traditionally” autistic such as eye contact, a strong desire to socialize, etc.

• Having been told by other professionals that you do not have autism

• Having been told, by nearly everyone, that you “don’t have autism” because “you are too XYZ (insert neurotypical trait here)”

• Based on previous testing results

• Not having information about your early developmental history

• Identifying as LGBTQIA+

• Identifying as male (we specialize in women, girls, and gender diverse individuals but people of all genders, ages, and abilities)

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?  

~ Dr. Seuss