Neurodiversity Affirmative Autism Assessments
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced, registered and chartered psychologists and occupational therapists. We follow a neuroaffirmative and person-centred approach during the comprehensive assessment process. At Psychology Clinic, our priority is supporting the needs of each individual child, young person and the families we work with.
Dr. Abigail Barnett Hunt Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., B.Ed.
Chartered Psychologist
Psychology Clinic: info@psychologyclinic.ie
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
D9 Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Abigail runs her private practice, Psychology Clinic from Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 and Nutgrove, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Abigail provides therapeutic support for children and young people, she conducts assessments to explore cognitive functioning and attainment, provides parent consultations and she provides workshops and presentations for parents and teachers. Abigail is a chartered psychologist and a member of the Division of Educational Psychologists with the Psychological Society of Ireland. Abigail is passionate about supporting children and young people to experience their beautiful, best life. She has undertaken research at master’s and Ph.D. level in relation to supporting the needs of autistic children.
Abigail continues to engage in ongoing professional development and conferences and training. She has completed advanced training in many areas such as:
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) – administration and coding
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) – administration and coding
Sinéad Staunton, MSc Occupational Therapy
Senior Occupational Therapist
CORU Registered OT 020365
Email: sineadstauntonOT@gmail.com | Website: https://www.sineadstaunton.ie
D9 Nutgrove Office Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Sinéad worked as a Senior Occupational Therapist within HSE Primary Care Services, before transitioning into private practice. She has extensive expertise in assessing and supporting school-aged children and teenagers using a neuroaffirmative approach. Her focus is on building each child’s independence, confidence, and enjoyment in everyday activities through collaborative goals, so they can reach their full potential both at school and at home.
Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, Sinéad is an active member of the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland and the Paediatric Advisory Group. She has completed extensive advanced training in areas including:
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/ Dyspraxia assessment and intervention
Sensory Processing
Handwriting and Dysgraphia
Assistive Technology for Learning
Executive Function Skills
Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP)
Professional Supervision for Health and Social Care Professionals
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) – administration and coding
Mindfulness and Compassion in Healthcare practice