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Services

Assessments & services.

Comprehensive, best-practice assessment for children and adults from age six. Every assessment includes a full written report with recommendations.

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Areas of Practice

Three strands of assessment.

01

Behaviour Assessments

For children & adults

Minimum age 6.0 Full report & recommendations included
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Mood & self-esteem

Comprehensive behavioural rating forms for parents and teachers, intelligence and achievement tests, background information and history, behaviour observations, and previous reports and forms.

More about AD/HD & behaviour assessments →
02

Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments

For children & adults

Minimum age 6.0 Full report & recommendations included
  • ASD-specific measures, including the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R)
  • Intelligence & achievement tests
  • Background information & history
  • Behaviour observations
  • Adaptive behaviour, where necessary

A thorough, multi-source evaluation drawing on ASD-specific diagnostic measures alongside previous reports and forms.

More about autism assessments →
03

Educational & Cognitive Assessments

For children & adults

Minimum age 6.0 Full report & recommendations included
  • Specific learning disability — dyslexia
  • Specific learning disability — dyscalculia
  • Specific comprehension disability
  • Specific language impairment
  • Non-verbal learning disability
  • General learning disability & intellectual disability
  • Working memory & processing speed
  • Gifted and talented

Intelligence and achievement tests, background information and history, behaviour observations, adaptive behaviour where necessary, and previous reports and forms.

More about dyslexia & SLD assessments →
Interventions

Beyond the assessment.

Supports and interventions are recommended, with referrals to dedicated services where required.

Treatment Planning

Discussion with parents about interventions and treatment plans depending on the outcomes of assessment, with referrals to dedicated services if required.

Parents

Parent consultation and training as necessary.

Schools

Consultation with teachers and schools as required.

Therapy

Individual child-based cognitive behavioural therapy if necessary, from age six.

Recognition

All assessments are recognised for the following purposes.

Learning Support

Guidelines for learning support in primary and secondary schools, as well as suggestions for support allocation.

Irish Exemptions

Helping guide principals and parents in relation to the procedure for exemptions from the study of Irish.

DARE & RACE

Determining eligibility for the DARE scheme and access to third-level disability services and supports. Some components can be included in State Examination Commission (RACE) applications.

And Much More

Assistive Technology grant applications to the NCSE, NUI Psychologists’ Certification for language exemptions, the Centre for Talented Youth Ireland, GP treatment planning, and guidance for specific forms of cognitive behavioural therapy.

I would recommend Dr. Wilkinson in a heartbeat. He helped with diagnosing our son with dyscalculia and reassured us that there are steps that can help. He has a very friendly and relaxed approach and is great with kids.
— K.R., Parent
Enquiries

Wondering which assessment is right?

The type of assessment is usually determined in the first contact. Read the FAQs for fees, waiting times and what to expect — or get in touch directly.

Appointments

Enquire about an assessment.

Sent directly and in confidence to Dr. Wilkinson, who replies personally by email.

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The West of Ireland

Practising from Galway, serving families across Ireland since 1995.