Begin the Process

  • Current Wait Times: Wait times vary by assessment type due to differences in complexity and scheduling. Autism and combined assessments involve multiple components, more appointments, and multidisciplinary input with a Speech and Language Therapist, alongside greater integration and report-writing. Standalone cognitive, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments are more streamlined and require less coordination. Presently, the average wait time to commence an autism or combined assessment is approximately six-months, while standalone cognitive, dyslexia, or dyscalculia assessments typically commence within two-months or less.

  • Complete the Referral Form: Parents or caregivers can begin by completing the Assessment Suitability Form. This gathers key information about current service involvement, readiness for assessment, legal guardianship and consent, and other relevant factors. To get started, click the button below to access the form. It typically takes three minutes or less to complete.

Please Note: the Assessment Suitability Form will appear on this page when there is capacity to take on new clients. If the waitlist is temporarily closed, the form will not be visible.

  • Please note: This form should not be submitted for:

    • Children under the age of six

    • Young people who have turned 18

    Wait times may vary and are updated regularly.

    Purpose of the Assessment Suitability Form

    This form is the first step in the referral process. It is designed to:

    • Facilitate initial contact

    • Support a preliminary decision about whether this practice is likely to be a good fit

    • Identify factors that may affect timing, readiness, or feasibility (e.g., consent)

    Submitting this form does not place the child or young person on the waitlist.

    What Happens Next

    If the information provided suggests the practice is appropriate:

    • You will be invited to complete an Intake Form and Consent Form

    • These must be completed, reviewed, and accepted before the child or young person can be added to the waitlist

    If the referral is accepted:

    • The child or young person will be placed on the waitlist

    • When capacity becomes available, you will receive an email with a booking link for a Parent Consultation

    When a Referral May Not Proceed

    A referral may not go forward if:

    • There are significant risk factors or mental health needs

    • The information suggests a public service (e.g., C.A.M.H.S., C.D.N.T., etc.) would better meet the child or young person’s needs

    • Legal consent cannot be obtained from all relevant guardians

    In such cases:

    • Families will be notified and provided with a reason

    • Signposting to public services may be provided in an email, where appropriate

    • All submitted information will be deleted in accordance with G.D.P.R.

    Data Protection and Confidentiality

    • All data is encrypted using S.S.L. security

    • The platform complies with G.D.P.R. and all relevant data protection standards

    • Only the Clinical Psychologist at All Kinds of Minds Assessments has access to submitted information

    Information is:

    • Temporarily stored

    • Used only to assess suitability and facilitate initial contact

    • Deleted if the referral does not proceed

    For further details, please refer to the full Terms of Service.

  • IMPORTANT NOTICES: Safety and welfare considerations are screened in the Assessment Suitability Form to inform clinical decision-making. However, emails and online submissions are not monitored in real time, and All Kinds of Minds Assessments is not a crisis response service.

    If there are immediate and urgent concerns about a child or young person’s safety, attend the nearest Emergency Department or call 999/112. For non-urgent mental health concerns, please contact the child or young person’s G.P., who can advise on appropriate H.S.E. services and referral pathways (e.g., Primary Care Psychology or C.A.M.H.S., as indicated).

    For any concerns relating to child welfare or protection, please contact Tusla directly. Please note that Clinical Psychologists are mandated persons under the Children First Act 2015. This means that if information comes to light suggesting that a child may not be safe, the Clinical Psychologist is required to follow safeguarding procedures and, where indicated, make a report in line with Children First. Any child welfare or protection concerns identified through the Assessment Suitability Form or during the assessment process will be managed in accordance with these obligations.