Adult ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD Assessments from an ADHD Psychologist
For many adults, seeking an ADHD or autism assessment begins with a question that has quietly followed them for years:
“Why does life seem harder for me than it does for other people?”
Sometimes that question shows up as chronic overwhelm. Sometimes it’s difficulty focusing, organizing, following through, managing emotions, or keeping up with daily responsibilities. For others, it may be a lifelong feeling of being different, misunderstood, or out of step with the people around them.
My goal is to help people find answers.
I’m Dr. Nate Page, a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and founder of the ADHD Center of Minnesota. I specialize in providing neurodiversity-affirming adult ADHD and autism assessments, with particular interest in working with women, gender-diverse individuals, high-masking adults, BIPOC clients, gifted and twice-exceptional individuals, college students, helping professionals, and others whose experiences may not fit traditional stereotypes of ADHD or autism.
Many of the people I work with are highly intelligent, successful, and deeply capable. They may be professionals, parents, healthcare workers, educators, entrepreneurs, graduate students, or therapists themselves. Despite their accomplishments, many have spent years wondering why everyday life requires so much effort.
An assessment can be more than a diagnosis.
It can be a framework for understanding yourself with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.
A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach
I believe ADHD and autism are differences, not defects.
That doesn’t mean ADHD and autism are always easy. Many people experience significant challenges related to attention, executive functioning, sensory differences, emotional regulation, relationships, work, school, or burnout.
At the same time, I believe that effective assessment begins with understanding the whole person—not simply looking for deficits.
My goal is not to decide whether you are “normal” or “abnormal.”
My goal is to understand how your brain works, identify your strengths and challenges, and help you make sense of patterns that may have followed you throughout your life.
I strive to create an assessment experience that feels respectful, collaborative, and genuinely curious about who you are.
Areas of Specialty
I frequently work with adults who are exploring:
AuDHD (ADHD and Autism Together)
Executive Functioning Difficulties
High-Masking ADHD and Autism
Women and Gender-Diverse Individuals
BIPOC Adults Whose ADHD or Autism May Have Been Overlooked, Misunderstood, or Misattributed
College Students and Graduate Students
Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Adults
Anxiety, Trauma, and Burnout That May Overlap With ADHD or Autism
I am particularly interested in working with individuals whose experiences may not fit traditional stereotypes of ADHD or autism. This includes people who learned to mask their differences, those whose struggles were attributed to anxiety or character flaws, and BIPOC individuals whose neurodivergence may have been overlooked due to cultural misunderstandings, implicit biases, systemic barriers, or a lack of representation in ADHD and autism research.
Many of my clients have spent years compensating for challenges that others rarely see. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is helping people make sense of those experiences and develop a more accurate, compassionate understanding of themselves.
Why I Created the ADHD Center of Minnesota
The ADHD Center of Minnesota was created to provide a dedicated space for adults seeking ADHD and autism assessments, education, resources, and support. My hope is to help people move from confusion and self-criticism toward greater understanding, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota and a PSYPACT-authorized provider, allowing me to provide services to clients in many participating states.
In addition to my work through the ADHD Center of Minnesota, I am the founder of Northfield Dynamic Therapy, where I provide therapy, group therapy, consultation, and assessment services.
Throughout my career I have worked in university counseling centers, private practice, and group therapy settings. My professional interests include neurodiversity, adult development, group psychotherapy, ADHD, autism, trauma, and helping people move from self-criticism toward self-understanding.
A Personal Note
As someone who also identifies as an ADHDer, I understand firsthand the experience of trying to make sense of a brain that doesn’t always operate the way the world expects it to.
Some of the most meaningful moments in my work occur when people realize they are not broken, lazy, irresponsible, or failing.
They’re finally seeing themselves more clearly.
Whether an assessment ultimately leads to an ADHD diagnosis, an autism diagnosis, both, or neither, my hope is that the process helps you walk away with greater understanding, self-compassion, and a clearer path forward.
Readyfor Your Next Step?
If you’re wondering whether ADHD, autism, or AuDHD may be part of your story, I’d be happy to help you explore the question.
