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Specialisterne Ireland provides a specialised employment service supporting neurodivergent individuals in progressing toward meaningful and sustainable employment.
Our core programme is provided free of charge and focuses on employment preparation and skills-building, either individually or in group sessions. We will treat you as an individual from the very first meeting and tailor our support to meet your needs. This allows us to find out which skills and tasks you are most adept at and enjoy the most, and identify where you need the most support. By really getting to know you, we can make sure we find the best fit for you and help you realise your potential.
If you are already in employment and looking for guidance on reasonable adjustments to help you in your role, we offer Workplace Needs Assessments and in-work support through the government’s Work and Access scheme. Please contact us to find out more about this process.
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 a formal diagnosis is not required in order 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.
A Workplace Needs Assessment can identify reasonable adjustments that can be implemented to support a neurodivergent employee who is experiencing challenges in their role.
Examples of reasonable adjustments may include adaptations to the working environment, assistive technology provision, communication style changes or awareness training.
What does the assessment involve?
It is carried out by an experienced assessor. It involves a meeting with the employee to discuss any challenges they may be experiencing at work and explore their work environment, specific work tasks and current coping strategies.
A meeting is also held with the manager to discuss challenges and provide neurodiversity awareness information. The manager will be provided with a comprehensive report detailing our recommendations.
We also offer in-work support for a year. This involves regular check-ins every 2 weeks or as needed over phone or via video call. These check-ins are supplemented by regular connections with managers to ensure that lines of communication stay open between manager and employee.
The Department of Social Protection provides employers with a ‘Work and Access’ grant to cover 100% of the cost of an assessment and 100% of the cost of follow-on supports, subject to eligibility criteria. We can explain the process and the eligibility criteria.
For more information, you can book a call with a member of our team.
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.
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How coaching works:
If you would like more information on disclosures and accommodations, Workplace Needs Assessments or in-work support, please fill out the form to schedule a call with a member of our team, who can help guide you through the process.
If you’d like to participate in our Employment Readiness Programme, the best place to start is by sending us your current CV. If you haven’t written one before, or you’re concerned that it doesn’t look professional, don’t worry: we are here to help. 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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