Further Information on the Persons/Specialists Who Should Provide Evidence of Disability Documentation for the Various Categories of Disabilities
Assessments from the following specialists will be considered acceptable:
- Physical/Mobility Disabilities
Orthopedic Consultant, or other relevant consultant (e.g. Pediatrician or Rheumatologist) - Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia or Dyscalculia)
Appropriately-qualified Psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body - Blind/Low Vision
One of more of the following: Opthamologists or Opthalmic surgeon; letter from the National Council for the Blind of Ireland confirming registration with the Council; if the student has attended a school for the blind, a letter from the Principal of the school confirming attendance. - Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
An audiogram from a professionally qualified Audiologist and/or ENT Consultant; if the applicant has attended a school for the deaf, a letter from the Principal of the school confirming attendance. In the case of the audiogram, the diagnosis should indicate moderate to profound bi-lateral hearing loss (i.e. above 40dB) - Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Appropriately-qualified Psychiatrist or Psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body - Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger's Syndrome)
Appropriately-qualified Psychiatrist or Psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body - Mental Health Condition
Appropriately-qualified Psychiatrist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body - Neurological Condition
Neurologist or other relevant Consultant - Neurologically-based Speech, Language and Communication Disorders
Report from a Speech and Language Therapist. Must provide a diagnosis of a moderate or severe communication disorder, or where a mild communication difficulty has a moderate to severe psychological impact on the individual - Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
Appropriately-qualified Psychologist who is a member of their respective professional or regulatory body, and
Appropriately qualified Occupational Therapist - Significant Ongoing Illnesses
Report from a specialist in the relevant illness.
