FAQs

Should you decide to attend ATS for therapeutic intervention, you will be matched with a therapist that is most suited to your family needs. We will offer a weekly appointment time (or time slot), which is convenient for you. The assessment report will contain a recommended timeframe of weekly therapy sessions, which are dependent on individual needs and can vary from a trial of 15-20 weeks to therapeutic intervention of longer durations

After the recommended intervention period is completed you will be reassessed by your treating therapist and you will receive an updated therapy assessment detailing current abilities and future needs. At this point discharge may be discussed depending on attainment of therapeutic goals and client wishes.

Not necessarily, but it is possible. This will greatly depend on several factors including availability, the day you attend therapy, etc. Because of specific training, education, etc. we may also suggest a specific therapist. Unless is otherwise recommended, a specific therapist will carry out the entire intervention program. You should also keep in mind that all of our therapists participate in continuing education opportunities locally and are also educated abroad.

We have created a program called INTENSIVES for families who live abroad or far away from our clinic. Intensives are individually designed therapy programmes, which target specific areas of change and gains in a short amount of time by altering the intensity and frequency of therapeutic programmes. These programmes are usually completed in a 4-week period in which a child is seen 4-5 times per week; home programs, parental education and training, and other activities are part of the intensive program. Accommodations are arranged in partnership with local hotels and B&B’s to create the most positive and accessible experience. The arrangement of intensives is discussed individually with a family and presupposes a significant financial investment and also a great deal of commitment. Intensives are not beneficial for every child or family and therefore are only scheduled at our discretion. If you need more information about our intensive program please give us a call and ask to discuss if this program is an option for you

In order to ensure our services are tailored to suit clients’ individual needs, it is necessary that clients beginning therapy have had an initial assessment. However, we also understand that you may have already completed a therapy assessment elsewhere. We accept assessments that have been carried out in different clinics and by your local health services. As a general rule we ask that a client have received a therapy assessment in the last year. If your child has not had a recent assessment, we would be happy to schedule you in for an assessment with one of our therapists.

In order to ensure best outcomes we encourage attendance to every appointment. If however a cancellation cannot be avoided we do have to apply a cancellation charge of €50. If the appointment can be re-scheduled within the same week there is no charge.