Neurodevelopmental Assessment - 

Autism and ADHD Multidisciplinary/ Psychology assessment. 

Our Neurodevelopmental assessments are holistic in nature. We don't zone into looking at just one area and instead focus on the full strengths and differences of the child. For this reason, during our neurodevelopmental assessment we are assessing for emotional and behavioural development, cognitive functioning, as well as completing assessment for autism and ADHD. These conditions can often co occur and in the clinic we don't believe in parents having to complete two separate assessments to fully understand their profile. 

Our assessments include a structured in person evaluation that allows us to assess:

1. Cognitive functioning

2. Emotional and behavioural needs

3. Autism-At the clinic we use the assessment tool - The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – A play-based evaluation that observes social and communication behaviors.

4. Assessment for ADHD using a range of standardised forms and in person evaluation and discussion. 

The assessment is conducted by the psychologist or by the psychologist and observed by an occupational therapist or speech and language therapist if you choose the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) option. 

We require all children under the age of 5 to complete the MDT assessment, older children may not require the MDT option, especially if they have previously received support from occupational therapists or speech therapists.  

The Assessment Process

Part 1

Gathering of information from parent/primary caregiver and the school where appropriate to obtain developmental history and current functioning

Part 2

In-person evaluation  of the child/adolescent (this usually takes between 1.5 - 2 hours).

Part 3

Feedback session with the parents to discuss results and recommendations. A report is then prepared and delivered within 2/3 weeks following feedback. 

Cost of this assessment type: €1,700 psychology only option, MDT option is an additional cost. We can also add assessment for dyslexia at an additional cost. 

All reports are recognised by the HSE and Dept. of Education. As with all services, you may be entitled to claim money back from your health insurance on this service. 

Occupational Therapy Assessment - 

Occupational therapy assessment can help to us to understand a child’s strengths and their specific needs. The aim of an assessment is understand why some activities might be challenging for a child either at home, in school or during play time / extra curricular activities. The assessment process will involve:

• An assessment can look at a child’s:
  • Functional skills, i.e. how they manage everyday activities from self – care to homework etc
  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Sensory processing / regulation
  • Visual motor skills
  • Organisation, concentration and attention.
  • This assessment allows us to assess for Dyspraxia

The Assessment Process

Part 1

Consultation with the parent/primary caregiver to obtain background information and developmental history.

Part 2

In-person evaluation  of the child/adolescent (this usually takes between 2-3 hours).

Part 3

Feedback session with the parents to discuss results and recommendations. A report is then prepared and delivered. 

Cost of this assessment type: €775

All reports are recognised by the HSE and Dept. of Education. As with all services, you may be entitled to claim money back from your health insurance on this service.