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Disability Access Route to Education 2012

Screening Criteria - Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism
Accepted Medical Consultant/Specialist

Ideally you should be diagnosed within a multi-disciplinary team setting. You can be diagnosed by an appropriately qualified Psychiatrist OR Psychologist OR Neurologist OR Paediatrician who is a member of his or her professional or regulatory body.
Evidence of Disability

Complete the Evidence of Disability Form

OR

Submit an existing report completed by the appropriate professional which contains the same detail as the Evidence of Disability Form.

In either case professionals should reference internationally accepted diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment. Failure to reference the above may result in the applicant not being eligible for DARE.
Further information available from PSI Best Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders for children and adolescents.
Age of Report While there is no age limit on diagnostic evidence submitted it is advisable to submit a recent report.
Other Disabilities

Submit an Evidence of Disability Form for each disability / medical condition to be considered

Personal Statement and Academic Reference

Your personal statement should outline the impact of disability on your academic and educational experience to date.

Your Academic Reference provides background information on your educational experience, including the impact your disability has had on your education. It also describes the supports and adaptations you will need in third level.
DARE Eligibility We will consider your application for DARE once we receive a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism.

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