1. Fill In And Submit This Form
Make sure to click the Submit button when you have finished the form. Otherwise it will not be sent to us.
We know this form is long. You do not need to fill in this form all at the same time. You can save your answers and come back to it. However, please note that unfinished drafts are automatically deleted after 60 days.
You will be emailed a filled in copy of this form once you submit.
You will also be emailed some additional information, including optional, extra supplementary forms.
2. Waitlist
Once you click Submit, you will added to our Waitlist.
The waitlist for Consultations and Assessments is the same.
3. Submit Supplementary Forms (Optional)
After you click Submit, you will be emailed some additional Intake Forms. If you do not receive the email, please check your Junk Mail.
These are all online forms similar to this one. They are OPTIONAL. You can fill them in in your own time. If you choose to also complete these forms, it is best to have them in at least a week before your first appointment to give your psychologist time to review the information.
4. Pay Invoice
When you reach the top of the waitlist, you will be emailed to ask if you are ready to pay. When you reply saying that you are ready to pay, we will email you an online link to your invoice. Let us know when you have paid.
5. Choose Psychologist
After you pay you will be sent a link to a selection of psychologists who have availability to see you. You will be able to read their bios and watch a short video from them. You will also be able to access their calendars to see which psychologist has a slot that suits you. On some occasions there may be just one psychologist who can see you.
6. Book Directly Into Psychologists' Diary
If you are attending for a Consultation, book in 1 session. If attending for an Assessment, book in 3. When you book you will be automatically emailed a link to a video session, which you can use on the day of your appointment.
7. While Waiting For Session
After you pay, you will have been emailed a plan for your upcoming first session which you can read. This includes topics that are likely to be covered. If you have questions while you are waiting for your first session please email info@adultautism.ie.
8. Video Sessions With Psychologist
If coming for a Consultation, you will have 1 video session with your psychologist. This is the end of the steps unless you choose to go ahead with the rest of an Assessment.
If coming for an Assessment, you will have 3 sessions.
9. Assessment Path Only - Documentation
If attending for an Assessment and autism is confirmed, your psychologist will email you a strengths based, neurodivergent affirmative diagnosis letter and other supporting documentation to help you in work/college if needed.
10. Assessment Path Only - Post Assessment Support Session
If you are identified as Autistic, your psychologist will then send you a link to choose a member of the Thriving Autistic team for your support session. You can discuss this with your psychologist before your session if you have any questions.
If you attend for a consultation and then choose to go ahead with an assessment, all you need to do is tell your psychologist after the session.
You will be emailed an invoice for the remainder of the price. Your psychologist will also book you in for the rest of the typical assessment pathway {Assessment or Consultation}