Meet Dr. Laura Jansons
Welcome. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in adult diagnostics, differential evaluation, and late-identified neurodevelopmental presentations.
Professional Credentials & Verifications
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, providing a foundational baseline in complex diagnostics, therapeutic dynamics, and clinical assessment.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Holding active, independent licensure in the State of Illinois, adhering strictly to state guidelines and professional ethics.
Board-Certified Neuropsychologist
Board certification in clinical neuropsychology, specializing in brain-behavior relationships, cognitive mapping, and diagnostic differentials.
PSYPACT APIT Authorized
Granted Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) to legally evaluate patients physically located in participating states.
Uncovering the Unseen
SheSpectrum was born out of a profound and growing clinical need. For decades, traditional diagnostic metrics for Autism Spectrum Disorder were research-validated primarily around young boys. Consequently, adult women, girls, and late-identified individuals whose traits do not align with classic clinical stereotypes are frequently overlooked.
Instead, late-identified individuals often develop sophisticated coping mechanisms—consciously mimicking social behaviors, scripting everyday conversations, and internalizing sensory overload just to survive in environments not built for their neurology. This intense lifelong effort is what we call masking or camouflaging. While it allows individuals to “blend in” on the outside, it often leads to deep cognitive fatigue, post-social exhaustion, and secondary struggles with anxiety or burnout.
At SheSpectrum, we believe that an evaluation should never be a rigid checklist recitation. By combining rigorous, evidence-based diagnostic science with a deeply respectful, validating, and neurodiversity-affirming perspective, we look past the mask to help you find the self-compassion and clarity you deserve.
Our Practice Philosophy
1. Absolute Diagnostic Neutrality
We believe that a clinical assessment must be an honest, independent clinical investigation. We do not sell “autism tests” or guarantee specific diagnoses. Whether your results support an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, suggest a different developmental or clinical framework, or point to a co-occurring profile, you will receive an honest, thorough, and highly useful professional opinion.
2. Respect for Masking & Camouflaging
Our assessment protocol is built explicitly to identify the internal effort behind your social fluency. We explore the compensatory strategies, sensory processing adaptations, and post-social fatigue that traditional assessments often overlook, honoring the full complexity of your lived experience.
3. High-End Telehealth Comfort
Traditional clinical environments can trigger substantial sensory and social anxiety. Our 100% online telehealth model allows you to complete your entire evaluation securely from the safety, predictability, and low-sensory environment of your own home.
Ready to Connect?
Explore your personal diagnostic history in a supportive, validating, and highly professional space. Let us guide you step-by-step toward deep, clinically grounded answers.
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