School Uniform Sensory Issues: Supporting Children Who Find Uniforms Uncomfortable

In this article Constellation Healthcare’s Occupational Therapy team explore how school uniforms may sometimes be challenging and provide practical advise on how to support...

Understanding Autism, Intellectual Disability and Global Developmental Delay: Key Differences and Overlaps

By Dr Eóin Rickard, Principal Psychologist at Constellation Healthcare.   When we talk about child development, you may have heard the terms intellectual...

Back to school: Helping younger children get ready

Going back to school can be an exciting time for children and families, but it can also bring a lot of change, uncertainty and sensory demands. A little preparation can make those...

Private Autism Assessment Ireland: Questions Parents Should Ask Before Booking

If you’re considering a private autism assessment for your child, you’re not alone. Many families in Ireland start looking for answers when they notice their child has...

When Behaviour Looks Similar: Autism or ADHD?

By Dr Eóin Rickard, Principal Psychologist at Constellation Healthcare.   If you have already explored the differences between autism and social anxiety, you may have noticed a...

Autism or Anxiety: How to Make Sense of What You’re Seeing

Author- Dr Eóin Rickard, Principal Psychologist at Constellation Healthcare.   When you are noticing differences in how your child interacts, communicates, or responds in social...