- A full consultant-led ADHD assessment, or a focused review and updated report for a young person with an existing diagnosis, structured specifically to meet the documentation standards these schemes require
- A written report setting out the diagnosis, its impact on the young person's educational functioning specifically, and the clinical reasoning behind any recommended accommodations — written in the format schools and colleges are used to receiving and assessing
- Clear guidance on the school's own role in the process — the school applies for RACE on the student's behalf, while DARE applications are submitted directly by the student or family through the CAO; we provide the clinical evidence, not the application itself
- Where appropriate, a conversation about how the report should be worded to reflect the specific educational impact assessors are looking for, since a technically accurate diagnosis doesn't always translate into a report that clearly demonstrates that impact
State Exam Supports · DARE · RACE
RACE & DARE ADHD Assessment — Ireland
A consultant-led ADHD assessment and structured written report specifically for RACE exam accommodation and DARE higher education application in Ireland. Timing matters — mention your deadline when you enquire.
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Fully virtualAvailable across Ireland
Consultant-led throughoutPrepared by a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist · MRCPsych (UK) · IMC 287979Clinically reviewed: July 2026
1,000+families — assessed privately
11+years — hse camhs consultant experience
IMC & GMCMCRN 287979 · GMC 7609456
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Why Families Contact Us for RACE & DARE
The Report Matters as Much as the Diagnosis
RACE and DARE assessors are looking for specific evidence. A technically accurate diagnosis doesn't always translate into a report that clearly demonstrates educational impact — this is exactly what we account for.
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Your child's school has flagged RACE as an option for the Junior or Leaving Certificate, and you need a formal consultant report as part of the application process.
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You are applying for DARE for CAO higher education entry and need documented evidence of disability impact from a qualified consultant psychiatrist.
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Your child was diagnosed elsewhere but the existing report doesn't address educational impact specifically — an updated report may be all that's needed.
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You are not yet sure which scheme applies but you know a consultant report will be part of the process, and you want to start early enough to meet the deadline.
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You want the report structured correctly — not just a generic diagnosis letter, but documentation that directly addresses what these schemes expect to see.
What We Provide
Assessment and Documentation Built for These Schemes
RACE and DARE applications operate on fixed annual deadlines set by the State Examinations Commission and the DARE scheme respectively — schools and students typically need supporting documentation well in advance of the application closing date, not the exam date itself. If you have a specific deadline in mind, mention it clearly in your enquiry. We prioritise scheduling accordingly wherever it's clinically appropriate to do so, and can advise early on whether your timeline is realistic.
Clinical continuity
Why Families Choose Prowise Clinic
Consultant-led, start to finish
Reports carry the weight of a consultant psychiatrist's assessment — the standard RACE and DARE assessors are used to receiving.
Deadline-aware reporting
We understand that RACE and DARE operate on fixed annual deadlines. Mention your timeline when you enquire.
1,000+ families seen privately
Substantial experience with ADHD assessment and documentation for educational accommodation purposes.
Fee transparency
RACE & DARE Assessment Fee
This falls under our standard ADHD Assessment fee for a new assessment, or our Medication Review fee where an existing diagnosis simply needs an updated report tailored to a RACE or DARE application.
See complete fees and processChild & Adolescent ADHD Assessment€1,500new assessment, up to age 18
Medication Review / Updated Report€500existing diagnosis, updated RACE/DARE report
Adult ADHD Assessment€1,200full diagnostic assessment, 18 and over
Before you enquire
Questions About RACE & DARE Applications
Clear answers about existing diagnoses, timelines, what we submit, and how the report differs from a standard assessment letter.
Further reading
Clinical References
- NICE Guideline NG87 — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: diagnosis and management (2018, updated 2019)
- American Psychiatric Association — DSM-5-TR Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2022)
- State Examinations Commission — Reasonable Accommodations at Certificate Examinations (RACE)
- Central Applications Office — Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)
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