Diagnosis and Assessment
It is possible to gain a professional diagnosis and assessment of need through a public or private consultation.
PUBLIC:
Although many people choose to follow the public route regarding diagnosis and assessment, it should be noted that waiting lists can be long. Psychological assessments can be arranged through consultation with one of the following:
- An Educational Psychologist working with the National
Education Psychological services. This is an agency linked to the Dept. of
Education and Science.
- A Psychologist working in a local child and family
service
In order to make a public appointment, you will first have to be referred to a service by your GP.
The Under Fives Assessment of Need
On June 1 2007, Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 became law for children under five years of age. Under Part 2 of this Act children with disabilities have a right to:
- an independent assessment of their health and educational needs arising from their disability
- an assessment report
- a statement of the services they will receive
- make a complaint if they are not happy with any part of the process
The HSE has produced an information leaflet for parents, which will be available from your GP, Pharmacy, Hospital and Local Health Office. You can view or download this leaflet by visiting the HSE website www.hse.ie.
PRIVATE:
An alternative route for many people is to seek out a private assessment. Although waiting times will be considerable shorter than the public route, the average cost of consultation can be prohibitive. For those wanting to follow this route, we have a large number of professionals listed on this site.
Please click here to find a professional in your area
In an effort to promote the new Aspire Horizon service, Aspire have been in contact with the following professionals:
Dr. Eimer Philbin Bowman M.B., M.Sc.,
M.R.C. Psych.
Dr. Bowman is a psychiatrist with a special interest in Asperger Syndrome. She provides a
diagnostic assessment for adults ONLY not previously diagnosed at the following centre:
Dublin Well
Woman Centre, 67, Pembroke Road ,
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
T: +353 (01) 668-1108
Dr. Rita Honan, Ph.D., BCBA.
Dr. Honan
performs private Assessment and Consultations for children,
adults and adolescents at her private practice:
Dr Rita Honan & Associates, 7 Cope Street, Temple Bar,
Dublin 2, Ireland .
T: +353 (01) 896-3906
Please contact the relevant professional in question for details relating to availability and fee structure.
