Specialist Team

 

 neurodevelopmental

 

assesssment

 

Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism and More

 

Interdisciplinary Excellence

all disciplines under one roof working together as a team

“Our assessment today was well worth the wait. The environment was relaxing and reassuring, and the assessment was carried out with clear clinical expertise along with professionalism and compassion. I left with the answers and comfort of knowing the way forward that I had been hoping for. Everyone we spoke to was kind, courteous and understanding. It was an excellent experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the EPT clinic to anyone seeking a autism assessment for their child”

(27th of February 2023)

What is a neurodevelopmental assessment?

A neurodevelopmental assessment identifies your child’s strengths and needs, and your child’s neurotype, whether it is neurotypical, dyslexic, dyspraxic, autistic, ADHD or a combination of these neurotypes. It involves comprehensive clinical observations and standardised tests with the EPT Team. All assessments are accepted by the HSE, the Department of Education and Science and other agencies.

 

 What areas of development are assessed?

  • Development, thinking and learning skills, including cognition, academics or preschool/school readiness.
  • Indepencence and adaptive skills.
  • Social interaction and social communication skills.
  • Communication and lanugage skills.
  • Emotional and behavioural regulation needs.
  • Sensory processing and sensory regulation needs.
  • Fine and gross motor skills.
  • Mental health, including mood and anxiety needs.

 

nEURO DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAY

 

all disciplines under one roof working together as a team

STAGE 1 – DAY 1     €2,000

Stage 1 involes a psychology and occupational therapy neurodevelopmental assessment. It identifies neurodiversities which require some help. This includes:

  • Diagnosis of general and specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia)
  • Diagnosis of some mental health conditions (e.g. anxiety and mood difficulties)
  • Stage 1 assessment of dyspraxia
  • Stage 1 assessment of autism and ADHD assessment.

The assessment involves 2-3 therapists, and assesses learning, development, communication, language, motor, sensory, emotional and behavioural regulation, play and social skills (depending on the age of the child or young person). Parents concerns and worries are explored. Parents will also be given the opportunity to ask questions and seek help and guidance. 

At the end of Stage 1, parents will have a holistic strengths and needs profile of their child’s development. The report will provide a theraputic plan for all areas of the child’s development. The report will also detail a plan for home and school. Diagnostics for dyslexia, dyscalculia, sensory processing and mental health needs will be confirmed as appropriate. Stages 1 of the dyspraxia, autism and ADHD assessment will be complete, giving parents initial diagnostic information.

 

 

  STAGE 2 – Day 1    €500 – €1,400

Diagnostic Team Assessment:

Stage 2 offers the child and family a 2nd day with the EPT Clinic’s specialist neurodevelopment team, including psychologists, occupational therapists and/or speech and language therapists.

This day will include some of the following:

  1. €500: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS 2) and/or Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) Observation Assessment: These tests formally confirm whether the child or young person meets the clinical threshold for a diagnosis of autism. 
  2. €500: ADHD Diagnostic Assessment: This includes a range of execuative functioning, concentration and attention tests to confirm whether the child or young person meets the clinical threshold for a diagnosis of ADHD. 
  3. €400: Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Assessment: This involves comprehensive motor, writing and coordination assessment with an occupational therapist to identify whether the child meets the criteria for a diagnosis of dyspraxia/DCD. 
  4. All assessments are in accordance with the DSM-5 and the Department of Education and Skills criteria. Appropriateness for assistant technology will also be evaluated as necessary. 
  5. Reports provide evidence – basesd recommendations for home and school.  

 

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NEW Neurodevelopmental Assessments in EPT Clinic

In line with international guidelines and research, we are now offering new Neurodevelopmental Assessments. One assessment to identify and support all needs. Interdisciplinary (Psychology and OT or SLT). Team assessment for every child and family from the start.