We support autistic and neurodivergent children from preschool age through the early secondary school years who may need extra support with change and transitions, emotional regulation, friendships, communication with peers, flexible thinking, confidence, losing, sharing or learning skills to cope when things don’t go their way.

A formal diagnosis is not required to attend Emerge. If you feel your child is struggling in any of the areas we support, you are very welcome to get in touch.

We can meet with you and your child, talk through what you are noticing and help you figure out whether an Emerge group is the right fit and what the next steps might look like.

Families receive weekly feedback so you know what your child has been working on, what we are noticing within the group and how you can support those skills outside of Emerge.

Parents can also come back to us with anything that may be happening at home, in school or with peers. Where appropriate, we can incorporate these themes into your child’s sessions in a natural and sensitive way - without putting them on the spot or making them feel singled out.

This means sessions can stay relevant to what is actually happening in your child’s life, while giving them opportunities to explore and practise skills in a safe, supportive setting.

We believe that supporting your child also means supporting you and your family. Our fees include your child's sessions and also ongoing guidance, communication and practical support if needed throughout their time with us. Our initial consultation process can be found on the Our Services page.

Parent Consultation Call: €60

An opportunity to speak with our team about your child, their interests, strengths and support needs, as well as what you would like them to gain from attending Emerge. We'll also explain our approach and answer any questions you may have.

Child Meeting: €60

A relaxed, 30-minute visit to our Sandyford centre, where your child can explore the space, meet Caoimhe, our Lead Clinician, and get comfortable in their own time through play.

Weekly Group Sessions – €85

Our small-group sessions (2-6 children) are once a week for a one-hour session. Children attend in blocks, usually lasting 6-8 weeks, allowing time to build friendships, develop confidence and feel comfortable within their group.

Fees are paid in advance of each block, with the option to split payments into two instalments on request. Other payment plans also available on request.

This includes:

• Personalised weekly feedback on your child's experiences, progress and participation within their group.

• Ongoing parent communication. We encourage parents to share anything happening at home, in school or in everyday life that they would like support with. This helps us understand your child's experiences and incorporate relevant areas into their sessions.

• Additional parent support calls. Families are welcome to arrange calls with Aoife, our Co-Founder, throughout their child's block at no additional cost.

• Practical advice and guidance to support your child's wellbeing, confidence, relationships and everyday experiences.

• Support with documentation and applications, including guidance with Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) applications for families who are not already receiving it, and relevant supporting letters or forms where appropriate.

We want parents to feel that they have a team they can reach out to, not just a weekly appointment for their child.

Health Insurance & Tax Relief

Our sessions are not currently covered by private health insurance.

Families may be eligible to claim 20% tax relief on qualifying fees under Revenue's health expenses scheme, subject to the relevant eligibility requirements. We recommend checking directly with Revenue or your tax adviser to confirm whether your child's sessions qualify

If you'd prefer to learn a little more about Emerge before booking, we also offer a complimentary 10-minute information call, where you can ask questions and find out whether our approach might be a good fit for your child.