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About Us
Why We Care
Our Guiding Philosophy
Grounded in neurodiversity-affirming care, our approach recognizes autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other neurological variations as natural and valuable forms of human diversity rather than deficits to be “fixed.”
Our Mission
At Affirm, we provide neurodiversity-affirming care across the lifespan for toddlers, children, teens, and adults.
We are committed to offering clear, thoughtful insights and individualized support that honors each person’s unique strengths and needs.
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In doing so, we work to build more inclusive communities and contribute to a more compassionate world.
Get to Know Our Core Values
We are committed to supporting our clients with care, rooted in our core beliefs.
Respect for
Neurodiversity
Every individual is approached with respect and empathy
Individualized
Approach
Tailoring every service to
the individual’s unique
goals and needs.
Growth
Orientation
Supporting long-term development, not just
short-term answers.
Advocacy
Standing up for the rights neurodivergent individuals.
Integrity
Being honest, ethical, and
transparent in all services.
Meet Eleonora Sadikova, Ph.D.
Dr. Eleonora Sadikova is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Maryland and Virginia, and practicing in-person, in-home, and virtually.
Dr. Sadikova has experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals from early years to adulthood. She has worked with autistic individuals in schools, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.​
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She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical and School Psychology from the University of Virginia, where she specialized in autism and explored topics such as sleep difficulties in autistic children and therapy experiences of autistic adults. Dr. Sadikova completed her pre-doctoral internship and residency at Vanderbilt University on the Autism and Lifespan Development track, gaining extensive experience in neuropsychological evaluations and research on masking in autistic girls. She later completed a postdoctoral residency focused on neurodiversity-affirming evaluations in a private practice setting. With a career built entirely around autism research and care, Dr. Sadikova brings both expertise and compassion to everything that she does.
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Outside of her professional work, Dr. Sadikova enjoys collecting hobbies like reading, painting, beekeeping, and rock-climbing.
Licensure & Telehealth Services
Affirm is based in Maryland and Virginia, where we offer in-person and virtual services, as well as local support. Dr. Sadikova is also licensed through PSYPACT®, an interstate compact that allows licensed psychologists to provide secure telehealth services to clients in over 40 participating states and territories.
Why This Matters
Many individuals and families seek specialized, neurodiversity-affirming care that may not be readily available in their local area.
PSYPACT® allows us to reach more individuals and families and support continuity of care while upholding the same personalized, high-quality standard, privacy protections, and clinical excellence that define our practice.
Note: ​​Telehealth services are available to clients located in participating PSYPACT® states and territories at the time of the session, in accordance with licensure requirements and clinical appropriateness.
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