Areas of Practice
Behaviour Assessments for children/adults:
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
Conduct Disorder.
Anxiety Disorders.
Mood/Self Esteem.
There are also comprehensive behavioural rating forms for parents and teachers, intelligence and achievement tests, background information/ history, behaviour observations, previous reports/forms. Minimum age 6.0
Included is a full report with recommendations.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments for children and adults:
ASD specific measures (Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised), intelligence and achievement tests, background information/history, behaviour observations, adaptive behaviour (if necessary), previous reports/forms. Minimum age 6.0
Included is a full report with recommendations.
EDUCATIONAL/COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS:
Specific Learning Disability (dyslexia)
Specific Learning Disability (dyscalculia)
Specific Comprehension Disability
Specific Language Impairment
Non – Verbal Learning Disability
General Learning Disability and Intellectual Disability
Working Memory and Processing speed
Gifted and Talented
Intelligence and achievement tests, background information, history, behaviour observations, adaptive behaviour (if necessary), previous reports/forms. Minimum age 6.0
Included is a full report with recommendations.
Interventions:
Discussion with parents about of interventions/treatment plans depending on outcomes of assessment. Referrals to dedicated services if required.
Parent consultation and training as necessary.
Consultation with teachers and schools as required.
Individual child based cognitive behavioural therapy if necessary. Minimum age 6.0.
All assessments are recognized for the following purposes…
Learning Support
Guidelines for learning support in primary and secondary schools, as well as suggestions for support allocation.
Guide Principals and Parents
Help guide principals/parents in relation to the new procedure for exemptions from the study of Irish.
DARE & RACE
DARE: Determine eligibility for DARE scheme and access to third level disability services/supports.
RACE: Some components can be included in the State Examination Commission application.
And Much More…
- Assistive Technology Grants to the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
- NUI, Psychologists’ Certification for language exemptions.
- Center for Talented Youth Ireland.
- General Practitioner for purposes of treatment planning.
- Guidance for specific forms of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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