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Fettle×AutismCare

Adult Autism Assessment in Ireland, without the waitlist

A comprehensive, neuroaffirmative autism assessment for adults, fully online, led by chartered clinical psychologists, in partnership with AutismCare, an approved HSE Service Provider. From €89.

Book Pre-Assessment for €89 ~60 min · Klarna available
Two pathways, one front door

Start where you are.

Whether you're seeking answers for the first time or already have a diagnosis and want ongoing support, there's a clear route for you.

Seeking a diagnosis

Adult Autism Assessment

Begin with a €89 Pre-Assessment Consultation. If a full assessment is suitable, you'll progress through four structured sessions over 4–6 weeks, ending with a recognised diagnostic report and personalised support plan.

From €89
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Already diagnosed

Post-Diagnosis Therapy & Support

Already have an autism diagnosis? Access regular therapy with autism-informed psychologists who understand your strengths, with personalised strategies and supportive resources tailored to your needs.

Ongoing support
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How it works

From first call to full clarity.

A supportive, personalised process: take breaks when needed, invite a trusted person, and move at your own pace.

  1. 1

    Book your pre-assessment

    A ~60-minute video consultation to discuss your history and find out whether a full assessment is the right next step.

  2. 2

    Complete your assessment

    Four sessions over 4–6 weeks combining structured interviews, validated questionnaires and clinical observation, all via secure video.

  3. 3

    Feedback session

    Your psychologist talks you through the findings: your diagnosis if applicable, and your individual strengths.

  4. 4

    Report & support plan

    A comprehensive written report with tailored, strengths-based recommendations and next steps for work, study and daily life.

Why Get an Autism Assessment?

An autism assessment is more than a diagnosis; it's a neuroaffirmative way to make sense of your experiences. The approach identifies your cognitive, social and sensory strengths while addressing the challenges of living in a world that doesn't always accommodate your needs.

Make sense of your story

For many adults, assessment reframes a lifetime of experiences with self-understanding and self-compassion, with autism treated as an identity, not a set of "deficits".

Recognise your strengths

The neuroaffirmative approach identifies your cognitive, social, sensory and adaptive strengths, special interests and preferred ways of interacting, not just challenges.

Access supports & accommodations

A recognised report supports reasonable accommodations at work or in education, DARE applications and, depending on functional impact, access to disability supports.

Person at home on a video consultation

A neuroaffirmative approach

Many adults mask traits or make accommodations that hide their autistic profile. A comprehensive assessment can uncover underlying patterns even when previous life functioning has covered them, recognising autism as a different way of experiencing the world.

AutismCare · PSI Chartered Clinical Psychologists
Transparent Pricing

Know the cost of every stage, upfront.

You only ever pay for the next step, and only progress when a psychologist confirms it's right for you. Klarna lets you split any payment into 3 interest-free monthly instalments.

Spread the cost, interest-free with Klarna. Pay in 3 equal instalments at no extra cost. Available on all stages at checkout. Subject to Klarna eligibility checks.
Stage 2: If Appropriate

Assessment & Diagnosis

€1,199
Or 3 × €399.67 Klarna.

A comprehensive understanding of how autism uniquely presents in you, across four structured sessions.

  • Gold-standard tools, interviews & video observation
  • A trusted person may join for support
  • Foundations for a detailed report & accommodations

Booked only after your pre-assessment, if a full assessment is suitable.

Stage 3: After Assessment

Report & Support Plan

€599
Or 3 × €199.67 Klarna.

A full recognised diagnosis report with strengths-based insights and tailored recommendations.

  • Tailored, strengths-based support recommendations
  • Benefits & accommodations info for work or study
  • Connections to ongoing resources & aftercare

Delivered after your feedback session, typically within 1–2 weeks.

€1,887 complete pathway

The total for all three stages, paid stage-by-stage, only when a psychologist confirms each step is appropriate. 20% tax relief may apply via Revenue's health expenses scheme: a potential rebate of up to €375. Most major insurers also offer refunds on autism assessments.

Start for €89
Why this pathway

The public route can take years. This one takes weeks.

Public system (HSE)

  • Wait times of 2–4+ years for adult assessment
  • Limited nationwide access
  • Weekday office hours only
  • Variable assessment leads
  • Limited continuous care after diagnosis
vs

Fettle×AutismCare

  • First appointment within a week, no waitlist
  • Fully online, nationwide across Ireland
  • Evening & weekend availability
  • Led by PSI chartered clinical psychologists
  • Approved HSE Service Provider with recognised reports
  • DARE reports & supports, payment plans & tax relief
7 days
to your first appointment, no waitlist
100%
online, attend from anywhere in Ireland
€89
to take the first step
4–6 wks
from first contact to full diagnostic report
Meet the clinical team

Specialists in adult autism, PSI chartered.

Assessments are delivered by AutismCare's experienced clinical psychologists, who specialise in the unique presentation of autism across the lifespan, in partnership with Fettle.

Dr Sam Gower

Dr Sam Gower

Principal Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Director

Dr Janice Smith

Dr Janice Smith

Chartered Clinical Psychologist · PSI M11882C

Dr Seamus Ryan

Dr Seamus Ryan

Chartered Clinical Psychologist · PSI M12410C

Luis Pinheiro

Luis Pinheiro

Chartered Clinical Psychologist · PSI M13992C

Book an Adult Autism Assessment Pre-Assessment

Select your preferred date and time for your Adult Autism pre-assessment. Our team will be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your appointment.

Date & Time

Appointment

Pre-Assessment Consultation (Online)
1 hour @ EUR 89.00
June 2026
MTWTFSS

Select a date

Time Zone: Dublin

Need help booking? Call +353 1 691 7844 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · info@autismcare.ie

After Your Diagnosis

A clear plan, and your strengths.

Your assessment ends with practical, strengths-based next steps, not just a label. Here's what's available to you afterwards.

Comprehensive report & feedback

A detailed feedback session plus a full written report with tailored recommendations (therapy, accommodations and self-management strategies) that can serve as a roadmap for next steps.

Post-diagnosis therapy & support

Ongoing therapy with autism-informed psychologists who understand your strengths, with personalised strategies, supportive resources and aftercare services.

Workplace & education accommodations

Request supporting letters to present to employers, universities or services (including DARE reports and supports) backed by your recognised diagnosis.

Disability & welfare guidance

Depending on functional impact, you may qualify for supports such as Disability Allowance. The team can advise on the documentation you'll need.

Covered by leading Irish health insurers

VHI Healthcare Laya Healthcare Irish Life Health

Autism assessment fees may be partially claimable through VHI, Laya, or Irish Life Health, depending on your plan, and many clients can claim around 20% tax relief from Revenue: a potential rebate of up to €375 on the full pathway. All documentation (PSI numbers, receipts, clinical codes) is provided. Check your Table of Benefits or call your insurer before booking to confirm your cover.

Common Questions

Adult Autism Assessment FAQs.

The Fettle × AutismCare Pathway

Autism assessment and post-diagnostic support is delivered through the AutismCare clinical service, in partnership with Fettle. Fettle is your front door to the pathway; clinical care, diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by AutismCare's chartered clinical psychologists.

A roughly 60-minute video consultation: an initial discussion of your history, concerns and whether a full assessment is suitable. There's no obligation to proceed afterwards, so it's a low-pressure way to take the first step.

Yes. AutismCare offers ongoing therapy with autism-informed psychologists who understand your unique strengths, with personalised strategies and supportive resources tailored to your needs.

About the Assessment

A chartered clinical psychologist specialising in autism leads your assessment, sometimes paired with another specialist if deemed necessary. All clinical processes are supervised by AutismCare's Clinical Director, Dr Sam Gower.

Adult assessments are usually conducted entirely online, giving you flexibility and comfort. You don't need to travel; sessions are held via secure video conferencing, camera on or off, however feels natural.

Recognised frameworks (e.g. DSM-5) and validated clinical assessment instruments, alongside detailed interviews, self-report measures, developmental history, and clinical observation via video.

Absolutely. The philosophy is neuroaffirmative: addressing the challenges of being autistic in a world that doesn't always accommodate your needs, while also identifying your cognitive, social, sensory and adaptive strengths, special interests, and preferred ways of interacting.

The team takes a holistic view. Any existing diagnoses (e.g. anxiety, ADHD, mood conditions) are integrated into the evaluation. Your report will reflect how these interact with autistic features and suggest pathways accordingly.

Recognition & Support

Yes. All psychologists are professionally qualified and registered (e.g. with PSI), which means your diagnosis is recognised under Irish systems for accessing support. AutismCare is also an approved HSE Service Provider.

Yes. After your assessment, you'll receive a detailed report and can request supporting letters to present to employers, universities, or services, including DARE reports and supports.

Often yes. Many clients may claim around 20% back on health-related expenses from Revenue. With a full pathway cost of €1,887, that's a potential rebate of up to €375. Most major insurers, including VHI, Laya and Irish Life, also offer refunds on autism assessments. Full invoices and registration numbers (PSI numbers, receipts, clinical codes) are provided, though a rebate can't be guaranteed.

All clinical processes are supervised by AutismCare's Clinical Director, Dr Sam Gower, a Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years' experience, registered in both Ireland and the UK. AutismCare is governed by a Board of Directors and undertakes external independent healthcare audits every two years.

Process & Timeline

From first contact to delivery of the report, the process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. It usually involves 4 sessions spread over several weeks, with clinical questionnaires completed separately to these sessions.

No referral is required. You can self-refer and begin with a pre-assessment consultation, though GP referrals are also accepted. You may invite a trusted person (partner, family member or friend) to join parts of sessions or provide collateral input, if you prefer.

Final written reports are typically delivered within a few days (or up to 1–2 weeks) after the feedback session, depending on complexity. Strict confidentiality is maintained: sessions are encrypted and data is stored securely in compliance with data protection laws.

Understanding Adult Autism

Yes. Many adults "mask" traits or make accommodations that hide their autistic profile. A comprehensive assessment can uncover underlying patterns even when previous life functioning has covered it. Understanding of autism has also evolved: it's now seen as a different way of experiencing the world, not a set of "deficits".

You will still receive a full report outlining your cognitive, behavioural and emotional profile, with suggestions for supports or alternative diagnoses if relevant. Many clients say the process offers pathways to self-understanding regardless of the outcome.

Yes, there is a strong genetic component. Many adults discover family members with related traits once assessed.

Ready for answers?

Whether you're seeking clarity through assessment or support after diagnosis, the pathway starts with one €89 pre-assessment consultation. Not sure if it's right for you? Call AutismCare on +353 1 691 7844.

Book today

Fettle is a mental health concierge and online platform. Autism assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support are provided by the qualified clinicians of the AutismCare clinical service, an approved HSE Service Provider. Fettle is not a crisis or emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or 112, or attend your nearest Emergency Department. Insurance reimbursement and tax relief depend on individual eligibility, policy terms and provider requirements.