This multidisciplinary assessment typically
involves three stages and a post-assessment session (should the child/young
person be identified as Autistic):
Parent interview (this
can be carried out remotely or in-person)
Play-based assessment
for younger children (this will occur in the clinic) OR conversation about experiences
related to possible Autism for adolescents (this will occur in the clinic)
Feedback session
carried out with parents and adolescents if they wish to attend (this will be
carried out remotely or in-person)
Post-assessment
support session with Thriving Autistic (should the child/young person be
identified as Autistic)
A full report outlining the child’s profile of
strengths and experiences in relation to the outcome of their assessment in
line with the DSM-5 criteria (if relevant to the outcome) and detailed
recommendations will be provided.
This report will be accepted by the HSE and
Department of Education.
Should the child require a cognitive assessment as
part of their overall assessment, the additional fee for this is €300. This
will be discussed with parents in full during the initial stages of the
assessment process.
Parent Consultation (Autism Assessment) €150
If parents are unsure if their child needs an autism
assessment, we offer a parent consultation.
The fee for this consultation is €150 and this
amount is taken off the price of the total assessment should parents decide to
progress with a full assessment.
Parent Consultation (Advice Session) €150
Parents can meet with the psychologist to
discuss any concerns, ask questions, and discuss possible supports that can be
put in place for the child/young person (this can be carried
out remotely or in-person).
This consultation includes a brief report
which will be shared with parents after the appointment, including points
discussed and recommendations.
Topics often include anxiety, sleep,
toileting, school and learning, mood, etc.
Psychoeducational Assessment
€650
This type of assessment involves evaluating a child’s learning, thinking,
academic and adaptive skills (daily living skills), depending on the reason for
referral.
The assessment includes exploration of the child’s developmental
history, cognitive or thinking skills, academic assessment, and a detailed
report.
A full report outlining the child’s learning profile and detailed
recommendations will be provided.
This type of assessment may identify learning difficulties such as
dyslexia, dyscalculia or general learning difficulties.
Psychology Therapeutic Support €120
These are individual psychology therapeutic sessions for a child or
adolescent.
Each session is approximately 50 minutes.
Ongoing support will help parents to monitor how their child is
progressing along with support strategies for home, as appropriate.
