Our Services

Below is a complete list of services offered at CogniClinic. 

Each service is described with its purpose, who it is for, availability, and link to pricing information.

1. Neuro-Developmental Assessments

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Children, adolescents, and adults with concerns about developmental delay, learning difficulties, sensory processing, or motor coordination.

You might seek this assessment if:

Your child is bright but struggling in school. They seem clumsy, forgetful, or easily overwhelmed by noise and busy environments. You have wondered whether something deeper is going on – but you are not sure what, and the waiting list for an HSE assessment is years long.

Or you are an adult who has always felt "different" – socially awkward, easily distracted, unusually sensitive to lights or sounds – and you suspect autism or ADHD, but you do not know how to get a clear answer.

How this service helps:

This assessment looks at the whole person – not just a checklist of symptoms. Using INPP-informed methods, we assess primitive reflexes, sensory processing, and functional neurology. You receive a clear, written report that explains what is happening and what to do next. No jargon. No judgement.

What it includes:

• Comprehensive developmental history

• INPP-informed primitive reflex assessment

• Sensory processing evaluation

• Functional neurology screening (Melillo Method informed)

• Detailed diagnostic report with tailored recommendations for home, school, and work

Format: 2–3 sessions (total 3–4 hours clinical time) plus report writing

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists) 

2. Reflex Integration Therapy

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Children and adolescents with retained primitive reflexes that may be contributing to:

• Motor coordination difficulties (DCD/dyspraxia)

• Sensory processing challenges

• Attention and concentration difficulties

• Emotional dysregulation

• Learning challenges

You might seek this therapy if:

Your child seems physically awkward or uncoordinated. They trip often, struggle to hold a pencil, avoid playground equipment, or seem "floppy" or "stiff" in their body. They may also have difficulty sitting still, concentrating, or managing their emotions – and you have tried everything.

You have read about "retained primitive reflexes" and wonder if that could explain why your child struggles despite being intelligent and well-meaning.

How this service helps:

Retained primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns that should disappear in infancy. When they stick around, they interfere with motor skills, attention, and emotional regulation. This therapy uses gentle, specific movements to integrate those reflexes. Children become more coordinated, calmer, and more available for learning – without medication or lengthy behavioural programmes.

What it includes:

• INPP-trained reflex assessment

• Individualised home programme

• Weekly or fortnightly therapy sessions

• Progress reviews and programme adjustments

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

3. Sensory Integration Therapy

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Children, adolescents, and adults with sensory processing difficulties, including:

• Over-responsivity (sensory avoidance)

• Under-responsivity (sensory seeking)

• Sensory discrimination difficulties

• Dysregulation in everyday environments

You might seek this therapy if:

Your child is "that child" – the one who screams at the tag in their shirt, gags at certain textures, covers their ears in a noisy supermarket, or crashes into furniture repeatedly. Or the opposite – they seem constantly "zoned out," slow to respond, and seek intense movement (spinning, jumping, crashing).

Mealtimes, getting dressed, and leaving the house feel like battles. You are exhausted.

How this service helps:

Sensory integration therapy uses play-based, clinic-based activities to help the nervous system process sensory information more effectively. Over time, your child becomes less reactive, more regulated, and able to participate in everyday life with less distress. You learn practical strategies for home and school.

What it includes:

• Ayres Sensory Integration® informed approach

• Clinic-based therapy in a sensory-rich environment

• Home and school programming

• Parent/carer coaching

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

4. The Melillo Method – Functional Neurology Support

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions (autism, ADHD, learning difficulties) who may benefit from a functional neurology approach addressing hemispheric imbalances.

You might seek this support if:

Your child has a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or another neurodevelopmental condition, and you have tried behavioural therapies, medication, or diet changes – but certain struggles remain. They may be highly intelligent yet unable to sustain focus. They may struggle with sleep, anxiety, or emotional outbursts despite your best efforts.

You are looking for something that addresses the brain itself, not just the behaviour.

How this service helps:

The Melillo Method is a functional neurology approach that assesses and addresses hemispheric imbalances in the brain. Rather than treating symptoms, this method works to improve brain connectivity and regulation. Support is individualised and home-based, with exercises designed to strengthen weaker brain pathways. Many families see improvements in attention, anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation.

What it includes:

• Functional neurology assessment

• Identification of hemispheric imbalances

• Individualised brain-based programme

• Follow-up sessions to adjust and progress

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

5. Autism Diagnosis (ADOS-2)

Availability: Coming Soon

Who it is for: Children, adolescents, and adults undergoing assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

You might seek this assessment if:

You suspect your child is autistic – or you are an adult who has long suspected autism in yourself. You have read lists of traits and they fit, but you need an official diagnosis for school, work, or your own understanding.

The HSE waiting list is 2–4 years long. Private assessments in Dublin or Galway are expensive and require travel. You want the gold standard, done locally, without the wait.

How this service helps:

ADOS-2 is the internationally recognised gold standard for autism assessment. It is a structured, observational assessment that provides clear, defensible diagnostic results. You receive a comprehensive report accepted by the HSE, schools, and employers – and you finally have answers.

What it includes:

• ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition) – the gold-standard diagnostic tool

• Developmental history interview

• Diagnostic report aligned with DSM-5 criteria

• Post-diagnostic consultation

Why ADOS-2? ADOS-2 is internationally recognised as the gold standard for autism assessment. It provides standardised, observational data that is accepted by the HSE, schools, and other professionals.

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists) 

6. Paediatric Feeding Therapy

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Children with:

• Selective eating / food aversion (often associated with autism or sensory processing difficulties)

• Oral motor difficulties (chewing, swallowing)

• Feeding disorders

• Poor weight gain or nutritional concerns related to restricted intake

• Tube weaning support

You might seek this therapy if:

Your child eats fewer than 10 foods. They gag or cry at new foods. Mealtimes are battles. They will only eat beige, crunchy, or very specific textures. You have been told "they will grow out of it" – but they are not growing out of it, and you are worried about nutrition, growth, and family stress.

How this service helps:

Feeding therapy is not "making" a child eat. It is gentle, play-based, and child-led. We work on oral motor skills, sensory tolerance, and reducing anxiety around food. Parents are partners in the process. You learn strategies to expand your child's diet without mealtime wars. Progress is slow but real – and you are not alone.

What it includes:

• Initial feeding assessment (clinical observation, feeding history, oral motor evaluation)

• Individualised therapy sessions

• Home programming and parent coaching

• Collaboration with dietitians where needed.

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

7. Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) - Infants

Availability: From September 2026 – enquiries welcome now for September onwards

Who it is for: For Newborns & Infants

You might seek CST for your baby if:

Your baby is unsettled, cries for hours, struggles to latch or feed, arches their back in discomfort, or always turns their head to one side. Birth was long, or involved forceps, ventouse, or caesarean section. You have tried everything – and you are exhausted.

How this service helps:

Birth is stressful for babies. The journey through the birth canal or the pressure of a caesarean can leave subtle tensions in a baby's craniosacral system. CST uses very light, gentle touch to release those tensions. Babies often settle more easily, feed better, sleep more soundly, and cry less. It is safe, non-invasive, and suitable from the first days of life.

Birth is a profound event – for both mother and baby. The journey through the birth canal, the use of forceps or ventouse, or the pressures of a caesarean delivery can leave subtle tensions in a baby's delicate craniosacral system.

These tensions may contribute to:

• Difficulty settling or sleeping

• Feeding challenges (latching difficulties, fussiness)

• Colic and reflux

• Asymmetry or preference for turning the head to one side (plagiocephaly)

• General irritability or overstimulation

Every baby benefits from CST following birth. It is a gentle, non-invasive way to support their nervous system, release retained tension, and help them settle into the world with greater ease. CST is suitable from the first days of life.

What to Expect in a CST Session

A CST session is gentle and non-invasive. The client remains fully clothed and typically lies on a treatment table while the practitioner uses light, hands-on contact (about the weight of a 5p coin) to assess and support the craniosacral rhythm. Sessions are deeply calming and suitable for individuals who may find other therapies overwhelming.

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists) 

8. Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) - Children & Adults

Availability: Current

Who it is for: For Children

For children with neurodevelopmental differences, CST offers a gentle way to support nervous system regulation. It is particularly beneficial for:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Sensory processing difficulties

Anxiety and emotional dysregulation

Sleep difficulties

Tension-related challenges (headaches, jaw tightness)

CST complements reflex integration, sensory integration, and other therapies offered at CogniClinic.

Who it is for: For Adolescents & Adults

You might seek CST if:

You or your child struggles with chronic anxiety, sleep difficulties, tension headaches, jaw tightness, or a feeling of being "stuck" in a stressed state. Traditional talking therapies have helped, but there is still a sense of physical tightness or nervous system overload.

How this service helps:

CST is a gentle, hands-on therapy that supports the nervous system to shift from "fight or flight" into "rest and digest." It does not require talking about difficult experiences. Many people feel deeply calm after a session, and over time, sleep improves, anxiety reduces, and the body feels more at ease.

CST supports adults experiencing:

• Chronic stress or anxiety

• Nervous system dysregulation

• Tension headaches or migraines

• Sleep difficulties

• Sensory sensitivities

What to Expect in a CST Session

A CST session is gentle and non-invasive. The client remains fully clothed and typically lies on a treatment table while the practitioner uses light, hands-on contact (about the weight of a 5p coin) to assess and support the craniosacral rhythm. Sessions are deeply calming and suitable for individuals who may find other therapies overwhelming.

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

9. School & Workplace Consultations

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Schools (primary and secondary), workplaces, and organisations seeking support for neurodivergent individuals.

You might seek this consultation if:

Your child is struggling at school, and the teachers have tried everything – but they still cannot sit still, handle transitions, or complete work. Or you are an employer who wants to support a neurodivergent employee but does not know where to start.

How this service helps:

I visit the school or workplace, observe what is happening, and provide specific, practical recommendations. For schools: classroom environment changes, movement breaks, sensory supports. For employers: reasonable accommodations, communication strategies, and training for staff. You get a written report with actionable steps.

What it includes:

• Classroom or workplace observation

• Environmental recommendations

• Strategy development for teachers, employers, or support staff

• Written summary report

Referral pathway: Enquiries to hello@cogniclinic.ie 

10. Professional Training

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Schools, GP practices, healthcare teams, and community organisations.

You might seek this training if:

You are a SENCO, teacher, GP, or therapist who wants deeper, practical knowledge about primitive reflexes, sensory processing, neurodevelopmental conditions, or supporting families with screen time. You have attended generic CPD before and found it too theoretical. You want something you can use on Monday morning.

How this service helps:

Training is tailored to your setting and your team's specific questions. Half-day or full-day sessions. Topics include reflex integration, sensory processing in the classroom, supporting feeding difficulties, and nervous system regulation. You receive handouts, resources, and a CPD certificate. Your team walks away confident, not confused.

Available topics:

• Primitive Reflex Integration (INPP-informed)
• Functional Neurology for Neurodevelopmental Conditions (Melillo Method introduction)
• Sensory Processing in the Classroom
• Supporting the Child with Feeding Difficulties
• Nervous System Regulation (including CST principles)

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)

11. Executive Functioning Support

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with:

• Planning and organisation

• Time management

• Working memory

• Task initiation and completion

• Emotional regulation

You might seek this support if:

Your child or teenager is intelligent but cannot seem to get organised. They forget homework, lose belongings, struggle to start tasks, and leave everything to the last minute. You are tired of nagging. They are tired of feeling like a failure.

Or you are an adult with ADHD or similar challenges. You manage – but your desk is a disaster, you pay late fees constantly, and you feel overwhelmed by daily demands that seem easy for everyone else.

How this service helps:

Executive functioning coaching is practical, not theoretical. You learn specific systems for planning, time management, organisation, and task initiation. Sessions are tailored to your (or your child's) unique brain. You leave with tools you can use tomorrow – not vague advice.

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists) 

12. Screen Time & Digital Wellness – Parent Support & Professional Guidance

Availability: Current

Who it is for: Parents, guardians, and professionals working with children who are struggling with screen use, digital boundaries, or technology-related behavioural difficulties.

You might seek this support if:

Your child melts down every time you turn off the tablet. They will not eat without a screen. They fight sleep, seem anxious when separated from their device, or have become withdrawn and irritable. You feel guilty, exhausted, and unsure what "normal" even looks like anymore.

Or you are a professional who wants to support parents with screen time but lacks evidence-based, non-judgemental resources.

How this service helps:

This is not about shaming parents or banning screens. It is about understanding why screens are dysregulating, setting boundaries that actually work, and building alternative regulation tools. For neurodivergent children, screens can be both a lifeline and a challenge – we find a balance that fits your family. For professionals, you gain practical strategies and language to support parents without judgement.

Background:

Screen time is one of the most common concerns raised by parents. Families face daily battles over limits, dysregulation when screens are turned off, sleep disruption, and guilt about what "normal" looks like. These struggles are particularly pronounced for neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, sensory difficulties), for whom screens may serve as both a regulation tool and a source of overstimulation.

This service offers practical, non-judgemental support – not shame or rigid rules.

What it includes:

Format Duration Details
Parent consultation (1:1) 60 mins Personalised assessment of current screen use, practical boundary strategies, alternative regulation tools, and a realistic family plan.
Parent group workshop 90 mins For groups of 6–12 parents. Covers evidence-based guidelines, the neuroscience of screen dysregulation, managing meltdowns at turn-off, and reducing parental guilt.
Professional CPD training Half-day (3 hours) For teachers, SENCOs, early years educators, and therapists. Understanding screen impact on development, supporting parents, and developing device policies.

Key topics addressed:

• Dysregulation and meltdowns at screen-off

• Sleep disruption and blue light

• Feeding difficulties linked to screens

• Reduced attention and social interaction

• Parent-child conflict over limits

• Neurodivergence-affirming approaches (screens as tools, not enemies)

Referral pathway: Self-referral (parents) or professional referral (GPs, SENCOs, therapists)