Michael Keane offers comprehensive autism assessments tailored for adolescents, following a structured, best-practice approach.
The Assessment Process:
Background Information
Initial phone consultation with parents.
Parents receive forms to complete (background details, social responsiveness, consent).
Additional investigation for dyspraxia/DCD, intellectual disability, or dyslexia/dyscalculia may be included if relevant.
Teen Assessment
Conducted at Michael’s Kilbarrack office.
Activity-based autism diagnostic interview (ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).
Always carried out with two clinicians (psychologist plus SLT or OT).
Parents usually wait in our canteen unless the teen requests otherwise.
Parent Interview
ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised) carried out, typically in person (Zoom possible if needed).
Verbal feedback often provided at this stage.
Report & Recommendations
A detailed clinical report is emailed to parents with recommendations for home, school, and onward supports.
Option of a follow-up feedback meeting.
Additional Notes:
If intellectual disability or dyslexia/dyscalculia is suspected, a separate cognitive assessment may follow.
The process can take time due to multiple stages and high service demand.
Fees:
ASD Assessment: €1,600
ASD + Cognitive Assessment: €1,850
ASD + Dyslexia Assessment: €2,000
Payment is staged (€300 at ADOS, €500 at ADI-R, remainder upon report).
Payment accepted by bank transfer to Bank of Ireland, Revolut transfer to Bank of Ireland, or cash.
