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Specialisterne Ireland provides a specialised employment service supporting neurodivergent individuals in progressing toward meaningful and sustainable employment.
The first step is an informal chat over the phone. We call this our Initial Assessment. This is a free process that allows us to find out which skills and tasks you are most adept at, and enjoy the most. It also helps us identify where you need the most support. By really getting to know you, we can make sure we find the best fit for you.
We adjust our process to meet your needs: we will treat you as an individual from the very first meeting. We will tailor your assessment based on your educational/employment status and particular neurodivergence(s) and put you at the centre of every part of the process.
From this initial first call we can decide together which of our services would benefit you the most and help you realise your potential.
Specialisterne Ireland reserves the right to advise that you contact alternative organisations, if these organisations are better placed to support your needs. If we believe another service could be a better fit, we will always aim to signpost or refer you onward where possible.
Please note that we do not require you to have a formal diagnosis to access our service. We understand the barriers that sometimes make getting a formal diagnosis a long process, and we are here to support you whether you’re formally diagnosed or figuring it out for yourself. You’re not alone, and we are here to help you.
This free programme is designed to support candidates in preparing for employment.
What this includes:
Support around:
Programme duration: Typically 6–8 weeks from start to finish.
Important notes: This programme focuses on employment preparation and skills-building. It does not include job searching or applying for roles on your behalf.
Please note that we are not a career guidance service. Career guidance is a structured process that helps people understand their skills, interests and values so they can make informed decisions about their next career step. It provides clarity on what suits them, what opportunities exist in the current education and job market, and how to move forward.
We offer limited recruitment support through employer partnerships.
What this includes:
Important notes: Opportunities are limited compared to traditional recruitment agencies. Outside of partner companies, we cannot search for jobs/apply for roles on your behalf. If you secure interviews independently, we can support you with interview preparation only.
For candidates who require more in-depth or ongoing support. All of our life coaches have a Diploma in Life Coaching and extensive experience in working with individuals who are neurodivergent.
Employed Rate: €75 per session
Unemployed Rate: €50 per session
Sessions are also available for purchase in bundles, and we are currently offering introductory discounted prices for these. Four to six sessions are recommended. For more information, please get in touch.
Coaching may include:
Are you ready to make some changes in your life but don’t know where to start?
We can help you work on many aspects of your life including:
Need a career plan? We can help. Career coaching helps you focus on your current situation, think about what you want from your future and then make a plan to get there.
We will work with you to identify your strengths, challenges, career goals and aspirations. Working with a coach keeps you focused and on track even when life gets busy so you’ll achieve results far quicker than you would on your own.
Are you stressed? Have poor boundaries or no motivation?
Our Health and Wellness coaching will benefit anyone struggling with setting clear goals, struggling with a lack of motivation or lack of direction. It will help bring some clarity of thought on how to deal with stress, workplace issues, work-life balance and setting boundaries.
This is an action-based programme that can deliver real and lasting change in your life.
How can you advise your young adult in an effective way?
Communicating in a real and constructive way can be very challenging. Are you actively listening to them? Are they hearing you? Is emotion getting in the way for all parties?
Learn coaching techniques that will help you to have constructive and supportive conversations with the young adult in your life.
How coaching works:
We would love to hear from you, and the best place to start with is your CV.
If you have never written one before, or you’re concerned that yours isn’t perfect, don’t worry: we can help. Start with your name and contact information. Do your best to list your education, qualifications (including subjects and grades) and employment history in chronological order. Under each job role, you can include bullet points of which tasks and duties you had, and which skills you needed to use. Towards the bottom, you can tell us about any special interests or hobbies you have, to help us get a better understanding of who you are.
Do not worry about making your CV look professional: this is where we have the expertise. All we need from you to get started is your information.
In the message section, please let us know a little about yourself, your employment/education status and how we can help you. If you are comfortable disclosing which neurodivergence(s) you have, this would also be very useful, as well as information on how you best like to be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you and will be in touch once we have reviewed the information you have provided.
How much does your service cost?
We provide Our programme includes the initial assessment, help with interview preparation, our CV services and mock interviews. We can help with job applications, and through our engagements, we can help you to work on your professional communication skills.
How do I register for your services?
To register, please send us an email and, preferably, attach your CV. We will get back to you as soon as possible by email to arrange a first phone call and see how we can help.
Do I need a diagnosis to use your services?
We do not require you to have a formal diagnosis to access our service. We understand the barriers that exist in the effort to seek formal diagnosis, and don’t want to add unnecessary additional frustration. If you identify as neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic or dyslexic) or face similar challenges, we want to support you in your endeavour find employment.
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