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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, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, 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 €120 will be deducted from the total fee for the assessment.

Currently, the waiting time to receive an assessment is approximately six weeks. For educational psychology assessments, the report is usually dispatched six days after the assessment.

Multi-Disciplinary Autism Diagnostic Assessment: €2400 (€1950 if the cognitive assessment is not required or not possible to conduct). Educational Psychology Assessment: €900 Cognitive Assessment: €750 Academic Assessment: €600 Career Interest Assessment: €650 Consultation: €120 per hour. If a consultation is required before the assessment, the consultation fee is deducted from the total fee for the assessment. Letter Fee: €90. For off-site assessments, mileage is billed in line with the civil service rates.

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, provided that the assessment results meet the criteria established by the Department of Education and Skills.

Yes.

Please get in touch by phone on 089-4266-477, by email on info@smcpsychology.ie, or through this contact form. Early booking is advised due to high demand. SMC Psychology is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

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).

This is dependent on many factors, including your child's age. Some children feel more comfortable knowing what to expect. Other children may feel nervous if they are told in advance. If a class observation is needed, it is better if your child is not expecting this. Observations are conducted discreetly to ensure that neither your child nor their classmates know who is being observed.

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. If requested, it may be possible to complete the assessment at your child's school. One parent / guardian / school staff member is required to remain present 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.

Yes, if conducted by a qualified educational psychologist, educational psychology assessments are tax deductible. For more information, visit Revenue.ie.

Payment may be made in cash, via bank transfer, or with Revolut. The report cannot be dispatched 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.