Our Services
We provide comprehensive online Autism assessments for adults aged 18 and over in Ireland.
Our service is designed for adults who are seeking clarity about whether Autism may explain aspects of their lifelong experience, including social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, routines, overwhelm, masking, burnout, identity confusion, or long-standing feelings of being ‘different.’
Single session
60 minute consultation
Online
Provided by an expert, Chartered Clinical Psychologist (C. Psychol. PsSI)
No assessment reports provided
Fee discounted from Autism Assessment if you choose to go ahead with this after the Autism Consultation
Guaranteed appointment within 2 weeks from initial contact
Autism Consultation
€285
If you have been wondering whether Autism may help explain the way you think, feel, and move through the world, but aren’t sure if a full assessment is the right fit for you, an initial exploratory consultation can be a helpful place to begin. This is a one-hour appointment with a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist, offering space to reflect on your experiences in a supportive, respectful, and thoughtful way. Together, you can begin to consider whether autism may be a meaningful framework for understanding your experience. Guidance can be provided to help you decide whether or not you may wish to proceed with a comprehensive autism assessment.
If you choose to go ahead with a comprehensive assessment after your consultation session, the fee of your initial consultation will be deducted from your full assessment fee.
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Face to face communication may be challenging for some individuals. Our practice aims to work flexibly around any accommodation you might need to make the online assessment process as comfortable as possible for you (including turning off your screen when needed, taking regular breaks, communicating via written text etc).
3-4 sessions
60 - 90 minute consultation per session
Online
Provided by an expert, Chartered Clinical Psychologist (C. Psychol. PsSI)
Includes full assessment report and supporting documentation
Autism Consultation fee deducted from Assessment cost if you have completed the Consultation already
Autism Assessment
€1,395
Our assessment process includes at least three in-depth conversations that explore a client’s personal history and lived experiences and how these may relate to Autism. These sessions may also explore areas of general mental health and wellbeing. Most clients complete the assessment process in three sessions. Some clients may need more time or slower pacing during exploratory sessions and may benefit from a fourth session in this regard. In some instances, someone who knew you during childhood may be invited to take part in your assessment process, if this is your preference. At the end of the assessment process, you will have a clear idea of whether your lived experience is best explained by Autism or whether other factors may better explain your experiences.
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Face to face communication may be challenging for some individuals. Our practice aims to work flexibly around any accommodation you might need to make the online assessment process as comfortable as possible for you (including turning off your screen when needed, taking regular breaks, communicating via written text etc).
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Following a comprehensive exploration of your personal experiences, you will receive collaborative feedback on the outcome of your assessment. You will also be provided with helpful resources, recommendations, and supports to assist you in making any required next steps.
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You will receive an assessment summary, that clearly outlines whether or how your experiences are aligned with Autism. If required, you will also be provided with additional documentation to assist with reasonable accommodations in work or educational settings. Assessment letters can be provided and are accepted by the HSE and other medical settings. These documents will be sent to you by your psychologist once your assessment process has been completed.
How does the process work?
Step 1: complete our online consent form. This applies to both the AutismConsultation and AutismAssessment.
Step 2: We will get in touch with you within 24hrs to schedule your appointment.
Step 3: Once your appointment has been scheduled, you will receive payment details. Payment is required to confirm the appointment.
Step 4: When your appointment has been paid for and confirmed, you will receive a background information form to complete prior to your appointment.
Step 5: Attend your appointment online.
Why people come to see us
‘I’ve wondered for years if I might be Autistic.’
You may have recognised yourself through reading, social media, podcasts, other Autistic people’s stories, or your own child’s assessment process. As research, knowledge, and education about autism has increased in recent years, many individuals arrive at a point of self-identification during adulthood because they now have a name that fits their lifelong experience. Our assessment process can take you from wondering to finally having the confirmation you may be seeking.
‘I don’t fit “stereotypes” of Autism, so I’m not sure if an assessment is even appropriate.’
Many Autistic adults are missed earlier in life and for some, few differences (if any) may have been observable during early development. This is especially common for people who mask, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those whose difficulties were primarily explained by other mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and trauma. Over time, many Autistic adults experience that these prior diagnoses and treatments have not fully encapsulated their lived experiences or provided the type of help that was required at the time. Importantly, no “cookie-cutter” experience of Autism exists. Autistic experiences can be unique and individual. At the Neurodiversity practice we offer an assessment process that takes your own unique experience and context into account during your identification journey.
‘I need something I can actually use afterwards.’
For many people, the assessment is not just about an answer. It is about language, self-understanding, validation, and practical next steps. Our assessments meet professional standards and are widely accepted by the HSE and other relevant stakeholders. We consider a careful developmental and psychosocial history, structured clinical interviewing, formulation, and best-practice guidelines on Autistic identification. As part of your assessment feedback, you will receive documentation that is tailored to your specific needs.
‘I want clarity, but I’m worried about being misunderstood.’
We understand that seeking an assessment can feel vulnerable and exposing. Our role is not to judge you against stereotypes. It is to understand your lived experience carefully and respectfully and to empower you to explore your identity through a new, affirmative and validating lens. We understand that Autism is not a deficit or a disorder, but a natural variation in how a person’s brain processes the world. Decades of contending with environments that are suited to neurotypical needs can often leave Autistic individuals feeling burnt out. The majority of clients that undergo an assessment process at our practice report feeling understood, validated, and relieved post-assessment process.