If you wish to determine whether your child is on the autism spectrum, you should choose the multi-disciplinary autism diagnostic assessment. If you believe that your child may have a learning disability (e.g. dyslexia or general learning difficulty), you should choose the educational psychology assessment. The educational psychology assessment can either diagnose or rule out a learning disability. If you would like to determine your child's academic strengths and weaknesses (literacy and numeracy), you should choose the academic assessment. This assessment does not lead to a diagnosis. This assessment is useful if your child has already been diagnosed with a learning disability and you would like to see how they have responded to intervention. If you believe that your child is gifted, you should choose the cognitive assessment. If your child needs support to find a meaningful career path, you should choose the career interest assessment. If you are unsure which assessment is required, the psychologist may recommend scheduling a consultation. The consultation allows the psychologist to determine which type of assessment is required to support your child's needs. If you choose to proceed with an assessment after the consultation, the consultation fee of €160 will be deducted from the total fee for the assessment.

Multi-Disciplinary Autism Diagnostic Assessment: €2500 Multi-Disciplinary Autism Diagnostic Assessment without Cognitive/Learning/Developmental Assessment : €2100 Educational Psychology Assessment: €1000 Cognitive Assessment: €800 Academic Assessment: €600 Career Interest Assessment: €650 Consultation: €160. If a consultation is required before the assessment, the consultation fee is deducted from the total fee for the assessment. Letter Fee: €90. Terms: Psychological reports cannot be dispatched until payment is received. The feedback meeting cannot take place until payment is received.

We do not offer diagnostic assessments for ADHD. However, as part of an educational psychology assessment or a multi-disciplinary autism diagnostic assessment, we can screen for this condition and recommend further evaluation, if necessary. If you require a diagnostic assessment for ADHD, please visit ADHD Ireland.

Yes. As a chartered educational psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, reports are accepted by all government agencies (chartered membership number: M12071C). Click here to verify chartered membership with the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Generally, educational psychology assessment reports will be dispatched within six days of the assessment. In some cases, if the assessment is more complex, the turnaround time may be longer. If this is the case, you will be informed in advance. The report cannot be dispatched before payment is received. Autism diagnostic assessment reports are usually available two weeks after all the assessment components have been completed (including information from the school).

Educational and child psychologists have extensive doctoral-level training and experience working with children and young people. They apply psychological research to understand thinking skills, feelings, behaviour and relationships.

Yes.

Email us on info@smcpsychology.ie or get in touch through this contact form. Early booking is advised due to high demand.

Yes. You will be asked to complete a detailed online questionnaire before the assessment. You will also be asked to provide copies of any relevant reports from other professionals (e.g., psychological reports, occupational therapy reports or school reports).

You don’t need to use the word psychologist when talking to your child about the appointment. Many families find it helpful to say something like: “You’re going to meet someone who’s really good at finding out what kids are great at—and if there’s something tricky like reading or spelling, they can help figure out a way to make it easier.” We want your child to feel comfortable and curious, not worried or unsure. You can show them pictures of the office (available on our website) so they can see what it looks like and know what to expect. You can also introduce them to us ahead of time by looking at the pictures of the clinicians on the website. This helps children feel more at ease before they walk in the door. Our goal is to create a welcoming and encouraging space where your child can feel proud of their strengths and supported in anything they find challenging.

The assessment always involves these components: • Interview with the parent(s) / guardian(s). This interview is conducted remotely via encrypted video conference, several days before the assessment with your child. • 1-4 hour assessment with your child at the clinic in Fairview, Dublin 3. One parent / guardian is required to remain present for the duration of the assessment. • Feedback of assessment results. This feedback is conducted remotely via encrypted video conference, approximately one week after the assessment. • Provision of a detailed psychological report. ​ Sometimes, the assessment involves these components: • Questionnaires completed by parent(s) / guardian(s) and teacher(s). • An interview with teacher(s). • A school observation.

The assessment is usually conducted at a clinic in Fairview, Dublin 3. One parent or guardian must remain in the assessment room for the duration of the assessment.

Yes. Whether your child is found to have a disability or not, the report will describe in detail the strengths of the child and what areas need to be addressed at home and at school.

The interview and feedback components of the assessment can be conducted remotely. Remote assessment with the child is not possible.

Payment may be made in cash, via bank transfer, or with Revolut. The report cannot be dispatched and the feedback meeting cannot be conducted before payment is received.

Yes, there is free onsite parking at the practice.

No. Reports published by SMC Psychology are not intended for medico-legal purposes. They are solely intended for clinical/educational assessment. Any use of our reports for legal or forensic purposes is not recommended, as they have not been prepared or validated for such purposes.