Emerge, Limerick

Located in Raheen, Limerick for over five years, Emerge has been providing small, carefully matched therapeutic groups for autistic and neurodivergent children. During this time we have had the absolute privilege of welcoming over 300 families, and getting to know and work with so many wonderful children.

Our approach has always been centered around creating a space where children feel comfortable, understood and accepted for who they are, while also providing meaningful support with the challenges they may experience in everyday life. Whether that’s navigating friendships, managing emotions, building confidence or coping with situations occuring in school or at home, we work closely with families to understand their individual needs and help them achieve goals that make a difference beyond our sessions.

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Who We Are

  • Our groups are small, carefully matched and neuroaffirming, giving children the opportunity to build skills naturally alongside other children at a similar age and stage.

    Some children may never need 1:1 support, but can still find larger group environments difficult to navigate (e.g. preschool, school, extracurricular activities) and need more support than those settings are designed to provide. This can leave families struggling to find something that truly fits their child’s needs. Emerge was created to help bridge that gap.

    Sessions are practical, engaging and child-centred, with a focus on the situations children are actually navigating at home, in school and with their peers.

  • We support autistic and neurodivergent children from preschool age through to approaching puberty who may need extra support with things like change and transitions, emotional regulation, friendships, flexible thinking, confidence, losing, sharing or coping 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.

  • Initial Consultation: €90

    An opportunity for us to get to know your child, their interests, strengths and support needs, and help identify a suitable group.

    Weekly Group Sessions: €60

    One-hour, child-led group sessions, usually booked in 8-week blocks and paid in advance.

    The weekly fee also includes personalised weekly feedback and ongoing communication with parents. We encourage families to share anything happening at home or school that may help us better support their child during sessions.

    Health Insurance & Tax Relief

    Sessions are not currently covered by health insurance. Tax relief may be available on qualifying expenses, subject to Revenue's eligibility requirements.