Waiting List & Assessment Information
Current availability (correct as of June 2026): Educational Assessments — OPEN and taking bookings. Comprehensive Assessments — CLOSED over the summer, reopening for bookings on 1 October (so children are back at school for about a month, allowing teachers to complete the required forms). DARE Attainment Testing — CLOSED until November, when the CAO numbers are released.
Educational Assessments
Educational assessments are for learning difficulties only (such as intellectual disabilities or specific difficulties like dyslexia or dyscalculia). They do not cover emotional, behavioural or social concerns such as Autism or ADHD. Appointments are typically available within 4 weeks, outside of school holiday periods. For ages 7 to 17, a parent or guardian completes a consent form, after which a payment request is issued. For ages 18 and over, the individual completes our Adult Educational Assessment Consent and Referral Form. Once payment is received, a receipt and booking link are sent so you can book a clinic appointment. If you would like to speak with us first, a callback can be arranged.
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive assessments explore a child's overall educational, emotional, behavioural and social profile, including learning difficulties (such as dyslexia) as well as ADHD, Autism and anxiety. They take place over up to three stages. New referrals are accepted from October to March/April only. Stage 1 (screening) is immediate and online-only: after the consent and referral form, a payment request of €200 is sent, and on receipt you and your child's teacher complete online questionnaires. Stage 2 is a psychologist appointment, usually within 4 weeks of completing Stage 1, following a verbal consultation on the Stage 1 results. Stage 3 (a Speech and Language Therapist ADOS-2 appointment) is required only for the multi-disciplinary autism assessment and is currently provided within 3 to 6 weeks of Stage 2. A draft report is offered by email within 30 days of your last appointment before being finalised.
DARE Attainment Testing
DARE attainment testing is for sixth-year secondary school students who are DARE applicants, have received their CAO numbers, and where the school is unable to provide these tests — either where a dyslexia diagnosis has already been made, or for updated dyscalculia (numeracy) scores. Appointments are available within 4 weeks, excluding school holiday periods, and Saturday and Sunday appointments can be arranged.