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We currently have availability for MDT Autism Assessments (ages 6 to 18) for summer 2024. Please contact us on 0896122605 or email info@hawthornpsychology.ie to make an enquiry.
Hawthorn Psychology provides comprehensive autism assessments for children between the ages of 6 and 18 years. All
assessments are multidisciplinary (involving Psychology and Speech and Language
Therapy or Occupational Therapy) and follow best practice international guidelines
in relation to the assessment of autism.
All multidisciplinary team members have extensive experience in
administering autism assessments both for the HSE and privately according to
best practice guidelines. Autism
assessments and reports completed by Hawthorn Psychology meet criteria for
assessment required by the HSE and the Department of Education.
The assessment process involves the following stages:
- Completion of two questionnaires detailing
information in relation to your child: a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and a
Teacher Questionnaire.
- A clinical interview conducted by the
psychologist with parent(s)/guardian(s), followed by administration of an
autism-specific parent interview, i.e., the Autism Diagnostic Interview –
Revised (ADIR). This will be completed
remotely either by video or tele-conference (approximate time 3 hours, including 20-minute break).
- Administration of a cognitive assessment with your child in the clinic. A clinical interview will also be conducted with adolescents. Completed by the
Psychologist (approximate time 1 – 2 hours).
- Administration of a semi-structured
observational assessment of social communication and behaviour, i.e., the Autism
Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd Edition (ADOS-2). Completed by the psychologist and the Speech
and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist (approximate time 40 – 60 minutes).
- Feedback session with parent(s)/guardian(s) will generally take place approximately 2 – 3 weeks following completion of assessment (however, in certain circumstances, additional time may be required). This will focus on the conclusion of the assessment, the child’s overall needs
and supports required.
- A comprehensive and detailed report will be
completed approximately 4 – 6 weeks after the feedback session.
