Caroline Goldsmith runs a private autism practice in Ireland

 Caroline Goldsmith is a consulting clinical psychologist based in Waterford and Dublin, Ireland. With more than two decades of experience in mental health services, Caroline Goldsmith runs a private autism practice in Ireland. Inspired by a lack of support for her own son when he was young from the public healthcare system in Ireland, Caroline went on to study to be a clinical psychologist, and specialize in autism assessment and private support for families in Ireland.

A specialist in autism assessment and diagnosis, Caroline Goldsmith is focused on helping families looking for help with their children. Caroline Goldsmith says: “Parents of children often wish to receive a professional autism assessment for their child (preferably from the public service in their country – GPs, public sector autism teams, educational departments, and special needs teams) when they feel that their child is exhibiting signs of autism. Usual symptoms and behaviors of autism typically include:  

  • the child finds it difficult to talk to and be around other children

  • having odd intense interests (strong intrigue)

  • finding some social situations and experiences difficult to cope with

  • often finding noise, touch, taste and texture, lighting or household smells difficult to deal with

  • strongly preferring a usual routine

  • developing more easily in some areas than other children, but perhaps lacking behind in other key areas

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