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Autism Assessment

€1,500.00

If you self-identify as being Autistic and want formal recognition of your identity, we're here to help. We call this a Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification, which differs from the traditional assessment process that leads to a clinical autism diagnosis. It reflects our progressive, neuro-affirmative commitment to respecting and celebrating your unique Autistic experience.

The identification process includes three in-depth conversation sessions with one of our psychologists who truly understand your journey, followed by a post-identification support session.

Our approach celebrates your strengths while fully recognising your support needs and understanding the complexities of everyday Autistic living. Whatever path you choose, our psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.

If you self-identify as being Autistic and want formal recognition of your identity, we're here to help. We call this a Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification, which differs from the traditional assessment process that leads to a clinical autism diagnosis. It reflects our progressive, neuro-affirmative commitment to respecting and celebrating your unique Autistic experience.

The identification process includes three in-depth conversation sessions with one of our psychologists who truly understand your journey, followed by a post-identification support session.

Our approach celebrates your strengths while fully recognising your support needs and understanding the complexities of everyday Autistic living. Whatever path you choose, our psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.

  • First, you fill in an online form which your chosen psychologist will review before meeting you.

    Then, you will have 3 in depth collaborative conversations with your chosen psychologist based  on your communication preferences (e.g. your camera can be off, no eye contact is expected, you can communicate by typed or spoken communication)

    While there can be individual variation, here is a breakdown of how sessions can typically look.

    First Appointment (1-1.5 hours):

    You will begin by exploring what brought you here, why you think you might be Autistic and cover areas related to communication preferences, experiences in relationships and experiences of non spoken communication. Exploration of sensory experiences might also start in this session.

    Second Appointment (1-1.5 hours): This session typically covers sensory experiences, preferences around routines, your passions and interests, and any ways you might use your body to regulate.

    You will also explore earlier life experiences, possible trauma and mental health history so you can consider together with your psychologist if there are other potential explanations for your experiences.

    Third Appointment (1-1.5 hours): This session reviews the key themes from both previous appointments and collaboratively formally arrives at Autistic identification (or not).

    Because of the open, collaborative nature of the process, clients typically enter this session with a clear sense of the outcome - there are no dramatic reveals, just confirmation and clarity.

    Included with your assessment is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners the award-winning non-profit, Thriving Autistic. They'll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, tailored resources, and provide access to their award-winning 6-week Discover Programme.