What is ADHD, and what causes it?
A concise explanation of ADHD, genetics, development and what the evidence does not support.
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Assessment, therapy and psychological reports in IrelandPsychological assessment and support
Psychological assessment and support
for adults, children and professionals
ADHD, autism and combined assessment pathways, educational and learning assessments, psychological reports for court and legal matters, immigration and international protection reports, plus specialised neurodevelopmental therapy.
Services
Choose the service you need
Start with the pathway that best matches your question. Waterford appointments are by prior arrangement, with wider Irish access where the service can be delivered appropriately.
Autism assessment
Autism assessmentCombined ADHD + autism
Combined assessmentEducational assessment
Educational / psychoeducational assessmentNeurodevelopmental therapy
TherapyChildren & families
Children and family supportProfessional referrals
Professional referral informationFree consultation
Arrange a free consultationStructured processMore than a questionnaire or single test.
Transparent scopeOutputs and limitations agreed before booking.
Useful feedbackRecommendations connected to everyday life.
Clinical governanceHealth content is reviewed against current guidance and dated for review.
Assessment pathways
Choose an assessment pathway
Adult and child assessments are presented separately so that the process, evidence and practical information are easier to understand.
Adults€600
Adult ADHD assessment
Explore attention, organisation, impulsivity, activation and executive functioning across development and adult life.
View adult ADHD assessmentAdultsfrom €1,200
Adult autism assessment
Explore communication, sensory experience, routines, relationships, masking and developmental history.
View adult autism assessmentChildren€600
Child ADHD assessment
Consider development, family information, the child or young person's experience and evidence from relevant settings.
View child ADHD assessmentChildrenfrom €1,200
Child autism assessment
Consider communication, sensory needs, routines, relationships, observation and developmental information.
View child autism assessmentCombined pathway
Considering both ADHD and autism?
A combined assessment can consider overlap, distinct features and alternative explanations within one coordinated process.
from €1,600View combined assessment
Not sure where to start? Use the free consultation to clarify which pathway may be suitable before making a decision.
Arrange a free 15 minute consultationSee all fees and payment optionsOur Waterford setting
Our consultation room
A calm, private room for ADHD and autism assessments, specialised neurodevelopmental therapy and parent consultations in Waterford, by prior arrangement.
The main photograph shows the Waterford consultation room. The supporting photographs illustrate the appointment formats and services available. View the Waterford practice address and directions.
Recognised Chartered membership
Recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland as a Chartered Member. Chartered Membership is current for 2026.
Insurance enquiries welcome
We accept a range of private health insurance arrangements. Please confirm or ask about your cover before beginning any treatment, assessment or other service.
Benefits, reimbursement limits and pre authorisation requirements depend on your insurer and individual plan.
Reports for public services
Reports can be prepared to relevant HSE requirements where applicable. Acceptance of any private report is determined by the receiving HSE or HSE funded service and the specific pathway involved.
The Focused Care approach
Looking beyond a checklist
The heart and tree mark reflects the many parts of a person’s life that can matter in assessment and therapy: development, family, emotions, relationships, environment, interests, strengths and day to day needs.
The strongest plan is one that connects those parts clearly and turns understanding into useful next steps for adults, children and families.
Learn about the practiceAdditional assessment and report services
Court and immigration psychology reports
Some referrals need a formal psychological report for a legal or immigration process. These services are scoped individually so the work matches the question the report must answer.
Court & legal
Psychological assessments for legal matters
Independent psychological assessment and reports tailored to the questions in a solicitor’s or authorised referrer’s instruction, with relevant records and psychometric evidence considered where appropriate.
Explore court and legal reportsImmigration
Immigration & international protection reports
Independent psychological reports where trauma, mental health, neurodevelopmental needs, vulnerability or functional impact may be relevant to immigration, asylum or international protection proceedings.
Explore immigration reportsCourt and immigration work is quoted individually. The fee depends on the length and breadth of work required, including the referral question, records, assessment components, report scope and deadline.
Specialised therapy
Neurodevelopmental therapy at €120 per session
Practical psychological therapy for ADHD, autism and combined profiles, for adults, young people and parents.
ADHD, Autism, Combined
Support beyond assessment
Therapy may focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, anxiety, burnout, sensory needs, relationships, parenting and helpful changes at home, school or work.
€120
per session
For parents and families
Children and young people need a pathway built around development
Parents can enquire about ADHD or autism assessment, young person therapy or parent consultation. The child’s voice, developmental history, family context and school information are considered where appropriate.
- Assessment fees stated before booking
- Parent involvement agreed clearly
- Consent, assent and confidentiality discussed
- Practical recommendations for home and education
How it works
How the process works
The exact stages may vary, but you should know what will happen before the work begins.
Clarify
Discuss the question, intended use and whether this service is likely to be suitable.
Plan
Agree the assessment scope, evidence, appointments, fee and limitations in writing.
Assess
Bring together interview, developmental information, measures and differential considerations.
Understand
Receive feedback and recommendations connected to actual daily needs.
ADHD information
Common questions about ADHD
Clear, clinically reviewed answers to questions people commonly ask about ADHD, with appropriate cautions and primary sources.
ADHD answers
ADHD answers
What are the signs of ADHD in adults?
How inattention, impulsivity, restlessness and executive function difficulties may appear in adult life.
Read the full answerADHD answers
How do I know whether I have ADHD?
Why self recognition can be a useful starting point but cannot replace a comprehensive assessment.
Read the full answerWhat clients and families can expect1 2 3 4 5
Five commitments to clients and families
Clear scope
Fees, limits and likely outputs are agreed before work begins.
Respectful language
Neurodivergent needs are understood without reducing a person to a label.
Family context
Parents and family systems are included when clinically useful.
Practical recommendations
Next steps are designed for daily life, education, relationships or work.
Honest conclusions
No diagnosis or particular outcome is promised in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Before you make an enquiry
Do I need a GP referral?
A referral is not normally needed to make an initial private enquiry. The pathway and any need to involve a GP or another professional are discussed before booking.
Are appointments available online across the Republic of Ireland?
Yes, where online delivery is clinically appropriate. Suitability depends on age, needs, risk, location, the assessment question and the intended use of a report.
How much does an assessment cost?
ADHD assessment is €600, autism assessment is from €1,200 and a combined ADHD autism assessment is from €1,600. Specialised neurodevelopmental therapy is €120 per session. Assessment payment plans are available.
What if an assessment does not support a diagnosis?
Feedback should still explain the evidence, alternative explanations, strengths, needs and practical recommendations. Assessment is not designed to guarantee a particular outcome.
Begin with a short conversation
The free 15 minute consultation is not an assessment. It is a focused first conversation about suitability, scope, fee and next steps.
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Choosing an ADHD or autism assessment service in Ireland
Is Focused Care Psychology the best ADHD or autism assessment service in Ireland?
There is no single objectively best provider for every person. Focused Care Psychology may be a particularly strong fit when priorities include transparent published fees, adult and child ADHD and autism pathways, a combined ADHD/autism pathway, a free 15 minute consultation, online access across the Republic of Ireland where clinically appropriate, Waterford appointments by prior arrangement and ongoing neurodevelopmental therapy or parent support. The right provider still depends on clinician competence, assessment scope, intended report use and individual needs.
Is Focused Care Psychology the cheapest assessment service in Ireland?
Focused Care Psychology does not claim to be the cheapest in every category. Its published ADHD assessment fee is €600, autism assessment is from €1,200 and combined ADHD/autism assessment is from €1,600. Current like for like market prices should be checked before making a comparison because provider fees and scope change.
Waterford psychology
Looking for a psychologist in Waterford?
Use the Waterford practice page for local appointment information, the practice address, ADHD and autism assessment options, therapy and booking details.
Search and referral information
Assessment costs and professional referrals
Use the dedicated pages for current ADHD assessment cost information or for professional referral questions.