Angela Kelly, Snr. Educational Psychologist, BA Psych, M.Res ClinPsych, MA EdPsych

Angela Kelly is a Senior Educational Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and / or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Angela graduated from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, with a first-class honours qualification in BA Psychology. Following this degree, Angela worked for two years as an Applied Behavioural Analysis Tutor in a pre-school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Angela then progressed on to complete a Masters by Research in Clinical Psychology at the University of Birmingham and graduated with a first-class honours award. Angela proceeded to obtain her professional qualification in Educational Psychology, obtaining a first-class honours award (MA Educational Psychology, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick).

Angela then moved on to practice as an Educational Psychologist and also lectured in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, on both the BA Early Childcare and Education Degree and the Masters in Educational Psychology. Angela has worked for six years within multi-disciplinary teams under the Progressing Disability Services model, both across early intervention and school-aged teams. Angela is one of a limited number of professionals in Ireland that have achieved certified status as a therapist in delivering the Early Start Denver Model, an evidence-based early intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  

Angela established private practice in Listowel, Co. Kerry, in 2019 with a vision of operating independently and flexibly in line with her clinical experience and in accordance with best-practice guidelines. Angela works with other professionals, as indicated, such as multi-disciplinary assessment for Autism-Spectrum Disorder. The service has now moved to Tarbert, Co. Kerry.

It is envisaged this service will offer parents an alternative option to meeting the developmental needs of their children and facilitate a compassionate and collaborative approach with parents in achieving this. Angela also hopes to explore ideas for further research and development with a view to contributing to the range and effectiveness of services available for children and their families.