Waterford appointments by prior arrangement • Online across the Republic of Ireland089 211 1989focusedcarepsychology@gmail.com
For families across Ireland

ADHD and autism support for children and young people

Assessment, specialised neurodevelopmental therapy and parent consultation designed around the child’s developmental stage, voice, family and school context.

  • Parents included appropriately
  • Child-centred communication
  • Clear written fees
Parent supporting a child with learning and developmental needs
Choose the right starting point

Assessment, therapy or parent support

Assessment

ADHD or autism assessment

Developmental assessment considers information from the child, parents or carers and other settings where appropriate. A single questionnaire is not treated as a diagnosis.

View assessment fees →
Therapy

Young-person therapy

Specialised neurodevelopmental therapy can support emotional regulation, anxiety, self-understanding, routines, relationships and practical skills.

Therapy at €120 per session →
Parents

Parent consultation

Parents can seek support around behaviour, sensory needs, school stress, family communication, co-regulation and adapting expectations or routines.

Ask about parent sessions →
A child is more than a list of symptoms

Developmental and family context matters

Children may show attention, communication, sensory or emotional differences differently across home, school and social settings. Assessment and therapy should consider development, strengths, family context, education, sleep, anxiety, learning and other possible explanations.

  • The child or young person’s own experience
  • Parent or carer developmental information
  • School or other-setting information where appropriate
  • Strengths, interests and protective factors
  • Co-occurring emotional, learning or physical needs
  • Practical recommendations for home and education
Consent and participation

Clear roles before work begins

Parental consent, the young person’s assent or consent, confidentiality, information sharing and who will receive a report are clarified before assessment or therapy starts.

Transparent fees

Family service fees

ADHD assessment

€600

Scope confirmed after the free consultation.

Autism assessment

€1,200

Developmental assessment and agreed report.

Therapy

€120

Per neurodevelopmental therapy session.

Assessment payment plans are available. The exact scope, payment schedule and report output are agreed in writing before work begins.

What families can expect

Five service commitments

1

Plain language

Processes and findings are explained without unnecessary jargon.

2

Child voice

The child or young person is included in a developmentally appropriate way.

3

Parent partnership

Parents are involved transparently while respecting the young person’s privacy.

4

Practical outputs

Recommendations focus on real needs at home, school and daily life.

5

No promised outcome

Assessment is designed to understand, not guarantee a diagnosis.

Parent and child working together at home
Questions from parents

Before making an enquiry

Does my child need a GP referral?

A GP referral is not usually required for an initial private enquiry. Any need to involve a GP, school or another professional is discussed before booking.

Will the school be contacted?

Only with the appropriate consent. School information can be useful, but the need, purpose and method of obtaining it are discussed first.

Can parents attend therapy sessions?

Yes, where parent-only, joint or family work is clinically useful. The format may change as the young person’s needs and independence develop.

Is online work always suitable?

No. Age, communication, risk, safeguarding, complexity and the purpose of an assessment or report influence whether online work is appropriate.

Unsure which pathway your child needs?

Use the free 15-minute consultation to discuss assessment, therapy, parent support and suitability.

Book free consultation