Testimonials

“Our son was having huge difficulties.
His world was getting smaller and smaller.
Starting secondary school was a nightmare. There was too much change all at once. Our son really struggled and eventually became a school refuser. He was diagnosed with Aspergers, ADD, Anxiety disorder and ODD at age 14.
We heard about Naoise, who came highly recommended through a friend of a friend.
From the very first call with Naoise, I was confident that she could help. She seemed to understand our son, she seemed to get how he worked and that was without meeting him.
We met up within a few days, Naoise chose the perfect place for the meeting. The National Gallery. Everything she does is with great care and attention.
Naoise observed our son carrying out different tasks/ puzzles and activities. She had a lengthy chat with him.
Naoise was able to give suggestions and recommendations straight away to help. She totally got his personality and how he worked.
That was our turning point.
Naoise has opened up a whole new world for us. We have been introduced to amazing teachers that also understand our son and what he needs.
Our son has transformed. His future is so bright and with the help of Naoise he has unlocked so many possibilities and opportunities.
Naoise has a great gift. She understands and cares. She is able to find solutions, she has great vision, warmth and insight.
We will be eternally grateful for her continued help and support.” Irish Mother February 2020.

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Naoisé was lovely to work with and helped my daughter understand more about her learning and the way she thinks. It was very helpful to talk through subjects and choices and feel confident about our decisions. Naoisé helped my daughter’s focus and have direction with regard to school subjects and activities. She also helped us take a more holistic approach which is what is important for my daughter’s and should help her achieve her goals. Irish mother, March 2020

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Thoughts about Naoise and Homework Club and how it benefitted My son:

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“….We had been looking around for some time to get practical, creative advice and support to assist our son who is in his late teens, on the spectrum and in a mainstream school setting. Naoise came highly recommended to us and has lived up to that expectation in so many ways. Naoise immediately tuned into our son’s needs, came up with really practical advice on how to address social, educational and behavioural issues in a way that emphasised his strengths and built confidence. Naoise provided very insightful feedback initially on strengths and areas to address.

Naoise also recommended some key educational changes which had a tremendously positive impact in terms of integration in school settings and maximising results. As Naoise gets to know her clients, her lead is very valuable, providing flexible ongoing support, remaining in contact and being available as needed for advice. We would highly recommend Naoise and her approach to helping people achieve their potential.”. Irish Family, August 2019

“Thank you so much for the support you have given us with our son since our first meeting in 2015. Your assessment of his abilities and areas to work on were very professional and well in tune with my son’s dyslexia. I found your intuition, level of knowledge and genuine interest in my son both reassuring and optimistic at a time when we were really struggling.
Since working your programme and lessons with your English and Maths teachers, he has achieved the results he wanted in both his Junior and Leaving Cert and was accepted both by the Navy and his first choice in college.
I have to say that you have been an inspiration to us on our journey through secondary school and were always on the end of the phone or email when we had a problem.
It has been a pleasure working with an expert teacher and problem solver. You go that extra mile and my son and I appreciate all your help.” Irish Mother, September 2019.

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“When we first met Naoise, I had no idea of the huge impact she would have on our family, especially my 14 year old son.

Due to Naoisé’s support, my son has become, more confident in himself and in all his school subjects. He understands himself, his personality and others much  better now.

Naoise is so approachable and a master of her vocation. My son relies on her, when the going gets tough. We have so much to be grateful to Naoise for.” Irish Mother, November 2018

“I met Naoisé O’Reilly when my special needs son was due to sit English exam within a month and when his teachers were predicting that he will  fail. Over 4 sessions, Naoisé gave my son visual clues, rules, and  templates how to approach a writing task, what to look for, and how to  proceed. It was actually rather simple, but it worked well. My son passed the exam without difficulties. Since then, Naoisé has still been interested in my son’s progress. I am confident that I can approach her with any educational problem that my son faces and that she would give advice on practical points that might otherwise be overlooked. She is patient, caring, and understands autism related problems well. ” U.K. Mother, November 2017

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“I contacted Naoise 5 years ago. My son has Aspergers and the issues associated with this meant that his concentration levels were poor and this was reflected in exam results. He was very bright but had difficulty in engaging with his teachers. Naoise was a light at the end of the tunnel in that she recognised immediately that my son had potential and she reassured us that she could help him.  My son worked with both Naoise and a member of her team over this time. The change in my son both academically and as importantly, socially, was marked. My son successfully completed his Leaving Cert and has been offered a place in 3rd level education.His confidence in himself is wonderful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Naoise and her Team. They made the difference!” Irish Parent, September 2017

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“My daughter has been seeing Naoisé now for the past two years. She has a fantastic way of interacting with people. My daughter took an instant liking to her. Her approach to learning is made Stress free and fun. She helps build confidence in the child’s ability and gives the child a sense of real success.” , Irish mother, September 2017

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“Naoisé gave my son the ability to learn in a way that best suited him.  By working with him and connecting him with others, Naoisé boosted his confidence in himself and gave him practical ways of working towards the Leaving Cert and beyond. It was a real game changer.” Irish Parent, August 2017

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“Dr. Naoisé O’Reilly came to us at a time when our child was feeling overwhelmed and anxious due to school. In an attempt to find solutions, I reached out in the worldwide web and was very surprised to find out how many parents and children were experiencing what we were enduring through Dr. Naoisé’s website.  It was then, that I decided to reach out and pour my soul. When I was done, I came to realize how desperate, overwhelmed and hopeful our entire family was. I could only hope to get a reply from Dr. Naoisé, at times I thought I was too hopeful. Dr. Naoisé contacted us shortly. It has been an incredible experience, she worked with myself and of course with my child and helped get over the obstacles at the time. Dr. Naoisé worked with us accommodating different time zones, she is an excellent listener and a resourceful person, she helped restore our family and we are happy to watch our child graduate and move on to the next step in life, college. Our child is smiling again and appreciating life with skills given by Dr. Naoisé, thank you, Dr. Naoisé O’Reilly!! Mother, U.S.A. May 2017

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“I contacted Naoise because my son was having difficulty with his attention and focus in school.  From the start I felt Naoise was on his side.  She is highly respectful and really knows how the childs mind operates.  I never felt like she was just ticking boxes but can really see how things are from their perspective.  Her passion is undeniable and she is such a support. She gave me practical and really inspirational ways to help him at home.  I would recommend her without question to anyone having difficulties with their child.”  Irish Mother, December 2016

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As a Mum of two dyslexic teenagers I had the good fortune to meet Naoisé in 2014. Initially it was a relief for my children to meet someone who ‘got them’ and didn’t think of them as ‘stupid’ but recognised them for the smart wonderful people they are.  The support and positive encouragement from Naoisé and her team has made a huge difference to their lives. My daughter struggled everyday with teachers that just didn’t understand her, telling her she didn’t have the brains for certain subjects or was just not smart enough. With the help of Naoisé and her team she has come to realise that it is the system and some of the teachers in it that is the problem not her. She is a bright smart girl that just thinks differently and can achieve her goals in life with the help of people like Naoisé and the team of positive people around her.  I know as we head into Leaving Cert  next year the support of Naoisé will be invaluable and without that the damage that some teachers do would be irreversible.  Thank you Naoisé

Irish Mother, June 2016

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‘Working with Naoisé is an excellent experience as she found work place with me with ‘Cash Guard’. She understand with a person with Dyslexia, like knows where I coming from. She is a person that try’s to tailor my needs thatI found difficult in a certain subject. But over all Dr. Naoisé is an excellent person to meet and hope dose well in the future – Kevin Keyes”, I have worked with Kevin since 2009 and I am so proud of his achievements!, Naoisé (May 2016)

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“Naoisé became exactly what I needed at a very difficult juncture in my academic career. Her unending optimism, insightful observations, and tailor-made recommendations gave me just the support I was looking for. Highly recommend her support for anyone seeking well-rounded mentoring for any change or project whether personal or professional.”

Final Year Dissertation Student, Australia May 2016.

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“Hi Naoisé,

Please find a few lines below.  I just had a meeting with my daughter’s teacher and school special needs co-ordinator.  They are astounded at her progress and her confidence and restedness inside.

Thank you so much,

Much love,

Her mother.

Six months ago I was a very distressed mother having just discovered that my 10 year daughter was virtually illiterate.  She attends a Steiner school and because they progress more slowly in main subjects such as english and maths and focus a lot on creative work such as music and art, her dyslexia went unnoticed.

When it began to dawn on me I was shocked because she is so bright and I didn’t really know which way to turn.  The New Zealand system of support for Dyslexia was very complicated and she would have to under go days of intense examinations.

And then I did know which way to turn – thankfully I knew Dr. Naoisé O Reilly, who had helped our business make a huge shift the year before.  I contacted Naoisé and her support has changed our lives.

Naoisé spent an hour with my daughter over Skype and I knew instantly that she understood her and her unique way of learning that did not fit into mainstream learning. This was the biggest relief.  And our journey began.  It all seemed quite simple what Naoisé sent to us to focus on.  Simple word games, exercises, fun things, writing projects. Just a little most evenings.  And then after six months – whoosh all the pieces of the puzzle game together.  The building blocks Naoisé had been providing connected and my daughter took an enormous leap forward in her reading and spelling.  It is a continual journey where there is no longer concern but the knowing that it is a unique journey for her, and she is being supported by an amazing individual, Naoisé, who not only understands and can see through her eyes, but can provide the tools to navigate the way to a full and rich life of learning and discovery for her. I am so so so grateful.  Thank you Naoisé.”

August 2014, Oceania .

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“Working with Dr.Naoise we have found her to be very thorough and intuitive , caring and continuously supportive. With her knowledgeable guidance , together we have found true happiness for our children and she continues to help and plot a course for their future happiness and education. She is a dear friend and mentor to our family!”.

Irish Family , April 2016.

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“Dr O’Reilly was as healing balm to a weeping wound, understanding me as though shining a torch around the inner recesses of my mind. If, like me, you’ve always felt a misfit, you’ll appreciate how being understood is such a relief. Whatever ‘s holding you back, this lady will open your personal gate using her ground-breaking techniques. How do I know? Dr Naoise O’Reilly set me free.”

Adult Client, UK (May 2016).

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“My 5 year old son started school and almost immediately seemed to lose his natural love of learning that I’d admired since he was a baby. He was keeping up with his classmates but he had little interest in schoolwork and detested homework. Within 6 days of following Naoisé’s practical and mostly very simple steps, he was voluntarily writing words phonetically and his desire to read was re-ignited. Now, he’s not only back to the curious, funny, creative little guy he was but he is happier in himself which means our home, in general, is peaceful.”

Irish Parent, May 2016.

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Dr. Naoise O’Reilly has worked with my son who has Asperger’s Syndrome. She has provided career development advice and abundant support to help him reach his potential.

Naoise is intuitive, inspirational, encouraging, pragmatic and highly knowledgeable. She instinctively understands the challenges that a person with AS encounters and the way they perceive and process the world they inhabit. And yet she manages to provide practical and attainable solutions to, what at times, can appear insurmountable issues.

In a world that can seem completely at odds with him, she provides a clear and practical path to navigate around and over the challenges he encounters. He trusts her completely and highly respects her. This is not easily achieved with an individual with AS and is perhaps the greatest indication of Naoise’s ability. She is truly a remarkable lady and we thank our good fortune that she was recommended to us.

Irish Parent, August 2016