BEST PRACTICE
NEUROAFFIRMATIVE
ASSESSMENTS
Child and Adolescent Assessment
We currently support identifications of ADHD and AuDHD for children and adolescents.
For many families, this step comes with a mix of questions, uncertainty, and a desire for real clarity. Our role is to provide a thorough, respectful, and neuroaffirmative assessment grounded in best-practice clinical guidelines that helps you better understand and advocate for your child - inclusive of their strengths and the areas where they may need support.
For many families, this step comes with a mix of questions, uncertainty, and a desire for real clarity. Our role is to provide a thorough, respectful, and neuroaffirmative assessment grounded in best-practice clinical guidelines that helps you better understand and advocate for your child - inclusive of their strengths and the areas where they may need support.
What does an assessment look like?
01
Information Gathering
We learn about your child from you, your child, and their teacher
- Detailed intake forms for parents on your child's development, including the standardised measure Conners-4
- Detailed intake forms for teachers on your child's school experience, including the standardised measure Conners-4
- For children 10+, we also have a child-friendly form for them to fill out (with help as needed) to tell us about themselves
02
Clinical Sessions and Assessment
You’ll meet with Dr. DeFlumere across three or four supportive sessions (online + in clinic)
- Session Plans:
- Parent Clinical Intake Interview (Online)
- Child play-based ADHD session (In-Clinic)
- (AuDHD only) Child play-based Autistic session, including MDT input (Senior SLT or Senior OT) (In-Clinic)
- Parent Feedback Session (Online)
- QbCheck Attention testing (online)
03
Documentation
You’ll receive a comprehensive report within 2 weeks of your final session
- MIGDAS-2, neuroaffirmative assessment aligned with NICE guidelines
- Accepted by the Department of Education and the HSE
- Comprehensive integrated documentation, including DSM-5 criteria mapping, detailed report, outcome letter, and GP letter
Child/Adolescent Assessment Fees
Pre-Assessment Consultation
One 50-minute session with our Assistant Psychologist
€70
ADHD Assessment
Three assessment sessions, including play-based in-clinic child session, QbCheck testing, and comprehensive documentation
€1600
AuDHD Assessment
Four assessment sessions, including two play-based in-clinic sessions, and including input from our MDT (Senior SLT or Senior OT), QbCheck testing, and comprehensive documentation
€2750
Frequently asked questions
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Can I claim assessment on my Private Health Insurance?
As Dr. DeFlumere is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, her fees are generally claimable with your private health insurance. Please check directly with your insurer for information on your coverage for assessments.
Receipts are provided for health insurance claims and tax-relief claims.
Receipts are provided for health insurance claims and tax-relief claims.
Are the sessions online or in-clinic?
For children, all assessments are a hybrid of online and in-clinic. The first session (the parent intake) and the final session (the parent feedback) are online. The child session(s) are in-clinic.
For older adolescents (16+), we can facilitate fully online ADHD assessments and only one in-clinic appointment for AuDHD.
For older adolescents (16+), we can facilitate fully online ADHD assessments and only one in-clinic appointment for AuDHD.
Do you offer Dyslexia or Educational Psychology assessments?
No, at this time we do not offer these types of assessments. Please contact us and we would be happy to put you in touch with clinics that do.
Will the assessment outcomes/diagnoses be accepted?
As Dr. DeFlumere is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, her outcomes are recognised by all public bodies (including the HSE and Department of Education).
Can you prescribe medication?
No, Dr. DeFlumere is a Chartered Psychologist, and not a Psychiatrist. If medication is desired, any outcomes and reports would need to be reviewed by a Psychiatrist.
We can refer you directly to Psychiatrist-led clinics that provide a direct pathway for patients with a previous diagnoses.
We can refer you directly to Psychiatrist-led clinics that provide a direct pathway for patients with a previous diagnoses.
Can I pay via instalments?
Yes, we have very flexible payment plans available. All fees must be settled before any outcomes or documentation will be released.