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Educational Psychology Services
Co. Mayo, Ireland
The Conference Centre Courtyard,
Enniscoe, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 FR94
ABOUT
- The Practice is scheduled until May 2025.
- The practice is predominantly for school-age children aged 6 - 18, but also assesses adult Dyslexia/Dyscalculia.
- This Practice does not conduct Adult Autism or ADHD assessments
- Screening only is conducted for school - Age ADHD. This neurodiverenge requires onward referral to either CAMHS or a Consultant Paediatrician.
- Children under six are typically referred to Early Intervention or Assessment of Need (Speech and Language (S <), Occupational Therapy (OT) or Psychology needs are identified. Under the Disability Act , the HSE must respond within 3 months to you, and assessment must take place in the following three months.
- As an Educational Psychology Practice, the principal psychologist always links with the schools. i.e., Reports are for academic or mental health support for the child/ young person.
- Educational Psychology may not be the correct pathway for your child's/ young person's needs. In this case, the correct pathway will be identified for you.
- This is a small but very busy practice. Please allow a month turnaround for reports, which will be provided upon completion. More complex needs must be prioritized. Please do not contact the office to request a report ahead of the identified timeframe.
- More complex queries require staged/multidisciplinary formulation.
- The practice does not provide ongoing therapeutic support. This lies within the remit of PCC/ Private Clinical Psychology, CDNT ( Only accepts more complex ASD), or Private Psychotherapy/CBT.
Services
Fees * Please note some fee increases for the 2024 to 2025 academic year
Specific Learning Difficulties, including Dyslexia/ Dyscalculia €675 SpLd review ( of previous diagnosis) with report €400. Without Report €225 Specific Language Disorder (onward referral) €600 Very High IQ €600 3rd Level Student Rate for Dyslexia/Dyscalculia €450 Dyspraxia Screening Additional €100 Onward referral to Occupational Therapy Both Dyslexia and Dyscalculia €900 Full DARE Assessment €700 Intellectual Disability (Mild Only) €750 ADHD screening including school observations €800 (requires onward referral) Additional Mental health Screening €150 Additional Adaptive Functioning €120 Consultation - 15 minutes €50 30 minutes €75 Autism Assessment: Includes 2 other professionals Stage I: (IF necessary only, otherwise assessment starts at stage 2. Screening including school observations. with attainments testing €800 without attainment testing €650 Stage II: Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised ( ADI - R) €600 Stage III: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Diagnostic Report, which is in line with HSE criteria whichin requires two professionals......................€1,000 Functional Behavior Data Tracking fees are variable. All assessments include comprehensive reports.
Assessment and Evaluation
Comprehensive testing and evaluation to identify learning difficulties and create individualized plans.
Parent Consultation
Guidance and support to parents in understanding their child's educational and emotional needs.
About
As an Educational Psychologist, Kathleen Browne conducts psycho educational and behavioural assessments and provides intervention frameworks and ongoing monitoring of Response to Intervention (RTI) in consultation with & problem solving with stakeholders. Screening for disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD and mental health and/or socio/ emotional difficulties includes differential diagnosis via liaison with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology (PCC) or CAMHs, primarily with the school age population (4 - 18). She also conducts cognitive and Dyslexia/Dyscalculia assessments with third-level students and the adult population.
She brings 21 years of teaching and school management and communication industry experience, people skills and counseling methodologies to facilitate individual and group discussions to explore problems and options for resolving concerns. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is maintained by ongoing research and training. Mental Health coaching skills are employed in coping with stress, anxiety, panic, being overwhelmed, time - management and learning resilience skills.
Accreditation
Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland
Trinity College Dept of Psychiatry
ADOS Training March 2022
Experience
Educational Psychology Services
Educational Psychologist
Dates Employed: Sep 2014 – Present
Location: Mayo and South Sligo
Mary Immaculate College, Ireland
Teaching Mentor for students on school placement
Mary Immaculate College,
Dates Employed: Nov 2014 – Present
Location: Mayo, Ireland
Mental Health Coach
Educational Psychology Service
Dates Employed 2018 – Present
Location: Mayo, Ireland
Dyslexia Tutor
Company Name: Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) Part-time
Dates Employed: 2011 – 2017
NEPS
Psychologist in Training
Company Name: NEPS Internship
Dates Employed DEC 2013 – May 2014
Employment Duration: 6 months
Psychologist in Training
Company Name: Western Care Association Internship
Dates Employed: Dec 2010 – May 2011
Employment Duration: 6 months
Location: Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Department of Education and Science,
Assistant Primary Teacher/Acting Principal (Two years)
Department of Education and Science, Full-time
Dates Employed: 1981 – 2003
Employment Duration: 22 yrs
Education
Mary Immaculate College, Ireland
Field Of Study: Masters in Educational Psychology
Kingstown College
Kingstown College
Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Coaching
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Degree Name: Bachelor of Arts - BA Field Of Study Art & Design
The Open University
Degree Name: Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.
Field Of Study: Psychology, 2003 – 2007
St Patrick's Training College
Degree Name: Bachelor of Education - B.Ed
Field Of Study: English and Education, 1978 – 1981
Common Disorders
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The main symptoms of this disorder are: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attention difficulties. These can severely impact on academic performance and on social development. These should be present before the child reaches the age of 7, be persistent for over 6 months, be pervasive, and must be observed in at least 2 different settings. Typical behaviours: easily distracted, disorganised, forgetful, makes careless mistakes, fails to finish tasks, leaves seat inappropriately, acts as if driven by a motor, has trouble turn with turn taking, blurts out answers without thinking, talks excessively, and interrupts others' conversations and activities.
Learn MoreAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children with autism spectrum disorder have social deficits, communication deficits, have fixated interests, engage in repetitive play/behaviours, and can have different responses to sensory stimulation. They have difficulties engaging in "pretend play", making and keeping friends, and using language as a social tool. They can lack empathy and be insensitive to the needs of others.
Learn MoreDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia)
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) Children with DCD have difficulty coordinating their motor movements, and as a result, can be poorly coordinated and clumsy. This can be manifested in difficulties using cutlery, sitting up straight, immature and/or untidy handwriting, closing buttons , dressing and undressing, playing sports, jumping, running and climbing. These children can also have difficulties with attention and concentration, and can have difficulties initiating and completing tasks in school and at home.
Learn MoreDyslexia
Dyslexia primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling Cognitive difficulties include difficulties with phonological awareness, verbal memory, and verbal processing speed Children with good and poor language comprehension can have such difficulties.
Learn MoreDyscalculia
Lots of kids struggle with math, but for some the difficulties go beyond a little bit of frustration. If your child’s math troubles are serious — and persistent — they may be a sign of a learning disorder called dyscalculia. What is dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a term used to describe specific learning disabilities that affect a child’s ability to understand, learn, and perform math and number-based operations.
Learn MoreEBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorder)
Emotional and Behavioral Disorder An emotional and behavioral disorder is an emotional disability characterized by the following: An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and/or teachers. For preschool-age children, this would include other care providers. An inability to learn which cannot be adequately explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors.
Learn MoreContact
- The Conference Centre North Mayo Heritage Centre County Mayo
- Postal Address: Conach Educational Psychology The Conference Centre Courtyard, Enniscoe, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 FR94
- +353-087 103 3935 - Kathleen Browne
- kathleenbrowne2@gmail.com
- 9:30 to 17:00. Please note that due to travel, assessment and meeting commitments, a message should be left on voicemail,email or the website, should I be unavailable to respond.
