I discovered Priorit at a very difficult time, when Thomas was going through a crisis. We didn't know what he had; at the time, he hadn't yet received an autism diagnosis. Priorit not only showed us the way, but also taught us that it is possible to live a full and happy life being autistic. I am forever grateful to all the wonderful professionals who welcomed us and continue to support us to this day!
TRANSFORM YOUR CHILD'S LIFE WITH AUTISM
Brazil's largest transdisciplinary neurodevelopment and autism care centre, now also in Cascais
INSTITUTO PRIORIT · CASCAIS
Care that transforms, from diagnosis to autonomy
For more than 20 years, a transdisciplinary methodology that embraces the whole family — now in Carcavelos.
20+
Years of experience
11
Locations worldwide
2500+
Families transformed
INSTITUTO PRIORIT IN CASCAIS
CARE THAT TRANSFORMS LIVES
A space of support and guidance for families who want to better understand their children's development.
For 20 years, Priorit has been transforming the lives of hundreds of families affected by autism in Brazil. Now, the largest transdisciplinary neurodevelopment and autism care centre is also in Cascais, Portugal.
Priorit Cascais is now open and ready to welcome families with the same methodology that has transformed thousands of lives in Brazil.
Meet our team, visit the space and start a journey of support for child development in a welcoming environment prepared to receive families.
If your child has recently received a diagnosis or if you have questions about their development, book an initial assessment with no commitment.
Initial assessment with no commitment
WHO WE ARE
LIVES THAT BECOME STORIES
Despite all the challenges, an ASD diagnosis cannot — and should not — be a defining sentence limiting a child's life. With this conviction, Priorit was born over 20 years ago in Brazil, with the purpose of transforming not just the lives of children and adolescents with ASD, but of the entire family.
WHY CHOOSE INSTITUTO PRIORIT?
STORIES THAT BECOME METHODOLOGY
With nearly 20 years of practice in Brazil, Priorit has developed a methodology based on a transdisciplinary approach, where professionals from different fields — such as psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy and other neurodevelopmental specialties — work in an integrated way and in continuous dialogue.
Rather than each therapy operating in isolation, the team builds a single personalised therapeutic plan, defined from an initial joint assessment and continuously adjusted to each patient's progress.
This model enables a holistic understanding of each person and promotes more consistent interventions, fostering development, autonomy and quality of life for individuals and their families.
Individual therapies are tailored to the specific needs of each child. In these sessions, the focus is on developing cognitive, emotional, motor and communication skills in an intensive and targeted manner.
Speech Therapy
Verbal and non-verbal communication development
CBT Psychology
Adapted cognitive-behavioural therapy
ABA
Applied behaviour analysis
DENVER
Denver early intervention model
Educational Psychology
Learning development support
Occupational Therapy
Autonomy and functional development
Group activities promote socialisation, teamwork and respect for rules, creating opportunities for children to practise, in real-world settings, what they learn in individual therapy.
Psychomotor Therapy
Body-mind integration through movement
Music Therapy
Expression and communication through music
Judo
Discipline, balance and respect
Capoeira
Motor coordination and cultural expression
Theatre
Social development and emotional expression
Yoga
Sensory regulation and relaxation
EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM
NEAP (the Priorit Employability and Autonomy Center) is a program aimed at neurodivergent young people and adults who want to develop functional autonomy and enter the job market.
With specialized support, NEAP prepares participants for the challenges of adult life — from social skills in the professional environment to managing everyday tasks — promoting independence, self-esteem and real inclusion.
It is Priorit's commitment to development at every stage of life.
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
METHODOLOGY THAT TRANSFORMS FAMILIES
Over 20 years transforming lives in Brazil. Now, the same care also in Cascais, Portugal.
I can sum up my life and my daughter Luísa's life as before and after Instituto Priorit! All the behavioural, emotional and social progress was built through the multidisciplinary team. The skill and tireless dedication of each professional has made and will continue to make all the difference in building a healthy and inclusive life.
Melyssa started at Priorit when she was 3 years and 4 months old, still in nappies. In 6 months she made more progress than in a whole year of other therapies. Today, at 15, I can see all her growth and maturity, as well as the support that we, atypical parents, also receive.
Gigi was an "apathetic" baby... it was hard to get her to notice others, activities... to focus on herself. Everyone involved in her little life can see how much she has changed! How much she has progressed in these months.
Through group therapy, observing his friends' development, João was able to acquire communication skills he didn't have before.
A welcoming environment that provides tranquillity, peace and security. A place of growth, of new beginnings, of joy and lightness, that transforms, that flourishes, that builds and makes dreams come true.
I would like to express my gratitude to Priorit for everything you have done for Marcelo! Every achievement of his is a victory for the entire team.
LOCATION
We are in Cascais, in the parish of Carcavelos, in an easily accessible location designed to welcome families with comfort, tranquillity and proximity. A space carefully chosen so that care can happen in an integrated, safe and humanised way.
Our location
Cascais — Cascais
Rua de Itália, 02 - 2º andar, Frações Q e R - 2775-604 - Carcavelos - Cascais
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BOOK YOUR CHILD'S INITIAL ASSESSMENT IN CASCAIS
Instituto Priorit is now open in Cascais, Portugal. Fill in the form and our team will contact you to schedule the initial assessment and recommend the most suitable therapies for your child.
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Our team will contact you to schedule your initial assessment in Cascais.
“Care means welcoming and sustaining with guidance.
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José Carlos Pitangueira, CEO of Instituto Priorit
By indicating the therapies and activities you are interested in, we can prepare an initial assessment aligned with your child's needs and design a personalised therapeutic path.
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Submitting this form does not imply any payment or enrolment commitment. It is simply the first step to talk with our team and prepare, with peace of mind, the next steps.
Before you leave...
Our team in Cascais is ready to welcome your family. Book an initial assessment with no commitment.