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Cost of childs assessment

  • 22-09-2008 3:41pm
    #1
    Griffinx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 505 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Does anyone know how much it costs for a psychological assessment for a child with learning disability.

    Id like to get this done privately

    Gx


Comments

  • #2
    okgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 359 ✭✭okgirl


    You could try this link. Not sure if it helps as I don't know your location. I do know that your GP can refer you and from there on the service is free. The waiting time is not usually very long. About a few weeks. Although this time of year it is possibly busy due to schools being back and new cases being identified. Your GP should be able to advise you of the best route in your area.

    Best of luck!:)


  • #3
    bogtreader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭bogtreader


    Hi griffinx we had our son assesed about 3 years ago as far as i can remember it was 450 euro.As a heads up make sure the psychologist are specific about your childs learning disability and not vague like ours was i hope this is helpful


  • #4
    vincenzo1975
    Closed Accounts Posts: 589 ✭✭✭vincenzo1975


    http://www.saoirsesupport.proboards107.com/index.cgi?board=assessments&action=display&thread=5

    you will get excellent detail here.....


  • #5
    freespirit96
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭freespirit96


    Saoirse Support also covered this issue in their Community Newletter (July 2008) which can be downloaded from the following link:

    http://www.saoirsesupportservice.com/news.cfm

    It gives an idea of what to expect in terms of 'best practice' with assessment.

    One thing I would say is to ensure that whoever does the assessment for you includes a feedback meeting with you to explain all the jargon etc. For me, a report sent out in the post following the assessment is far from 'best practice' although I know under some conditions this has to be done but if you are paying for it, expect the best!


  • #6
    cathy01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,269 ✭✭✭cathy01


    most likely cost will be in around 400 euro.Depending on the learning difficulty, you would need a clinical psychologist.If it is get extra resources in school then you would need a clinical or NEPS approved psychologist.
    google NEPS panel and take your pick , but always ask questions first.
    It might be better to go to www.adhd.ie and post up question there.Chances are someome will have experiance of a psychologist from your area.
    HTH,
    Cathy


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