Welcome to Neuromed Clinic Ireland
Our Assessment Approach
We understand that seeking answers about your child's ADHD symptoms can be complicated, which is why our assessments evaluate both ADHD and other conditions that might affect their wellbeing. This ensures your child receives the most accurate diagnosis and appropriate support for their needs. For detailed information about our medical team, please visit www.neuromedclinicireland.ie/about
Initial Assessment Process For Adhd Diagnoses
​Referral Process
To begin the referral process, please have your child's GP complete the Neuromed Clinic referral form. This form can be found on our website and is also attached to this information.
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​The completed form can be submitted in one of two ways:
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Your GP can send it through HealthMail (a secure email system exclusively for healthcare professionals such as GPs and pharmacists to transmit sensitive information) to neuromedclinic@healthmail.ie
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Alternatively, you can obtain a copy of the completed referral form and send it securely as a password-protected document to info@neuromedclinic.com
Dr. Jennifer Keane, our Lead Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist, will review your referral. Following this review, our administrative team will contact you regarding the approval status.
Documentation Requirements
​Steps following referral approval:
1. The following required assessments will be emailed to you:
Parent/Guardian:
General Health Questionnaire
​Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale
Young Person
Conners Computerised Assessment if aged 12 or over
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Both Parent/Guardian and Teacher:
- Conners Computerised Assessment
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Supporting Documentation:
Please provide:
- Recent school reports
- Any relevant professional or external agency reports (if applicable)
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Important: Please notify us once all forms and documents have been completed. Appointments cannot be scheduled until all required documentation is received
​Consultation Details (Both young person and parent / guardian must be in attendance)
What We Cover
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Review of all documentation and questionnaires
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Discussion of current challenges and difficulties
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Overview of social circumstances
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Complete educational history
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Screening for related conditions that may resemble ADHD or occur alongside it
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Detailed developmental history (pregnancy, birth, developmental milestones)
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​Family mental health history (both maternal and paternal sides)
Additional Steps If Needed
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If teacher's Conners report doesn't indicate ADHD, we'll request more detailed information from your child's teacher
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CREYOS assessment may be recommended when teacher Conners assessment isn't suitable
We know that living with ADHD is a journey with ups and downs. Our goal is to provide the compassionate support, skills, and resources you need to navigate challenges and unlock your potential along the way. Therefore, we take a comprehensive, holistic approach by collaborating across disciplines to address the medical, psychological and lifestyle factors that allow those with ADHD to thrive personally and professionally.
What to Expect:
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Review of ADHD diagnostic criteria
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Discussion of potential additional diagnoses or concerns
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Complete feedback on all assessment results
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Presentation of diagnostic conclusions
Support Planning:
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Recommendations for psychoeducation resources
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Information on parent support options
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​Specific school accommodation suggestions
Treatment Discussion:
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Brief overview of medication options (if appropriate)
Consultation With Psychiatrist To Discuss Treatment Options
Following diagnosis, there is an option to book a one-hour consultation with a Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist. The cost for this additional consultation is €500 and the purpose is to explore treatment options including medication. If medication is being considered as a treatment pathway, your child's GP must complete a medical evaluation before the consultation - we will provide detailed requirements for this evaluation. During the consultation, the psychiatrist will discuss the medication pathway in detail, while also incorporating valuable educational support strategies.
Follow-Up Care
Following best practice guidelines, including those established by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), medication management requires careful ongoing monitoring. Initially, finding the right medication dosage for your child may require 2 to 3 appointments for proper titration and stabilisation, with each titration appointment costing €200.​
Once the medication has been stabilised, regular follow-up care continues through scheduled 30- minute online appointments every six months, at a cost of €200 per review appointment. These specialised follow-up consultations are essential for monitoring potential side effects, tracking any changes in weight (to determine if medication needs to be adjusted), and measuring blood pressure. This systematic approach to medication management ensures your child's safety and optimal treatment effectiveness while following established clinical standards.​​
Prescription Services
Prescriptions for ADHD medication are subject to strict regulations as these medications are classified as controlled substances. Initially, your child's prescriptions will be issued monthly until their medication and dosage have been stabilised. Once stabilised, prescriptions can be issued outside of doctor appointments for up to three months (€50), however, due to legal requirements governing controlled substances, pharmacies must dispense these medications one month at a time - they cannot legally provide multiple months of medication in a single dispensing.
​From 01/02/2025, all prescription requests must be submitted through our website using the dedicated request form https://www.neuromedclinicireland.ie/repeat-prescription-order. When requesting your child's prescription, you must include their current heart rate and blood pressure readings on the form. These vital signs can be measured either at home using a blood pressure monitor or at your local pharmacy free of charge - you don't need to visit your GP practice specifically for these measurements. This regular monitoring of vital signs is an essential part of your child's ongoing ADHD medication management.
External Diagnosis Policy
Neuromed clinic only accepts ADHD diagnoses from our own clinical team and HSE Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. While we value external psychological assessments, we require our own comprehensive psychiatric evaluation before providing treatment through medication. This policy follows NICE guidelines, which emphasises the importance of a comprehensive mental health assessment to identify or rule out conditions that may present similarly to ADHD, such as anxiety and PTSD. This approach ensures appropriate and safe medication prescription while providing optimal care for our patients rather than treating ADHD symptoms in isolation.
Additional Informatio
Important Service Information:
Our practice focuses exclusively on scheduled ADHD management services rather than acute care delivery. In situations where your child needs immediate support, requires intensive intervention protocols, or would benefit from in-person clinical care, we may recommend transitioning their treatment to local mental health service providers to ensure they receive the most appropriate and timely assistance for their specific needs.
Insurance Coverage:
Dr. Jennifer Keane is a registered medical doctor and consultant psychiatrist who is fully accredited with Laya Health Insurance. All other insurance companies simply require her Irish Medical Council number on your receipt, which is always provided. We recommend checking with your insurance provider before booking an appointment to confirm your coverage for consultant visits.
What if the family already have a diagnosis of ADHD?
16 -17 yo’s – if they have a previous diagnosis this can be reviewed and considered, if acceptable can be forwarded for part B specifically to look at a treatment plan, consent and GP exam requested in advance.
​All 9- 15 yo’s will need a full assessment (Part A below) regardless of whether they have a previous diagnosis or not
Documentation requested prior to booking assessment (Part A)–
16-17 yo’s
- GMH Qu for 16-17 yo’s (is already on Janeapp)
- Weiss Parent Functional Report
- Wender Utah RS
- Conners Parent, Teacher* and Self (*If a young person is not at school or does not want to send a Conners to the school they are to be forwarded the link for the CREYOS assessment to complete alongside the parent and self Conner)
- School reports primary and secondary, and any further reports eg psychology assessments, OT, paediatrics etc , even if parent doesn’t think it is relevant it usually is and these can be revised together
9 – 15 yo’s
- GMH Qu for 9 to 15 yo’s (only requires info from parents, not child)
- Weiss Parent Functional Report
- Wender Utah RS
- Conners Parent, Teacher and Self* (*children under 12 should not do the self report, it is too tricky for them usually)
School reports primary and secondary, and any further reports eg psychology assessments, OT, paediatrics etc , even if parent doesn’t think it is relevant it usually is and these can be revised together
Documentation requested prior booking Part B (treatment planning)–
- GP screening exam to be requested in advance
- Parental consent to be requested in advance
- ADHD assessment and any further reports eg psychology assessments, OT, paediatrics etc
What Is Typically Covered In The Assessment (A), Booked As 2 X1hour Slots Approx. 2 Weeks Apart
Part A1 (1 hour)
Revision of all documentation and questionnaires
Details on presenting challenges. Social circumstances. Educational history.
Screening for wider issues that may present as ADHD or occur co-morbidly as suggested by interview.
Detailed developmental history eg details of pregnancy, birth, milestones, etc
Family mental health history – maternal or paternal sides
If the teacher’s Conners report is not suggestive of an ADHD diagnosis then additional collateral from school will be sought from child’s teacher – more detailed school report
If teacher Conners is not appropriate then CREYOS assessment to be considered
Part A2 (1 hour) typically 2 weeks after part A1 (the 2 weeks is to allow time for further information
gathering eg from school as needed)
Revise diagnostic criteria for ADHD
Explore wider diagnoses / additional concerns
Feedback on all assessment tools and diagnostic opinion
Recommendations for psychoeducation, parents supports and typical school recommendations
If appropriate, brief discussion on role of medication
Part B (1 hour)
GP screening exam to be requested in advance
Parental consent to be requested in advance
- Work up for medication, revision of physical exam and establish baseline
- Discussion on medication mechanism of action
- Explanation for monitoring for both effectiveness and side effects
- Tailored treatment plan with focus on lifestyle, behavioral and psychological interventions as relevant