Understand the different assessment pathways available for children, young people and adults, and find the right next step for your needs.
Understanding what support you or your child may need can feel overwhelming, especially when you are not sure where to begin.
At Evolve Ireland, we provide a range of assessments for children, young people and adults. Our approach is supportive, structured and focused on helping you gain clarity, understanding and practical next steps.
Whether you are exploring concerns around attention, learning, communication, behaviour or development, we can help guide you towards the most appropriate assessment pathway.
Many people come to us feeling unsure about what type of assessment may be needed.
You may have noticed difficulties at school, work or home, or you may simply feel that something is not quite right but are unsure why.
You do not need to figure this out on your own.
If you are uncertain about the best next step, a screening can help identify the most appropriate pathway based on your concerns. Explore the different pathways
Children can experience difficulties in different areas of development, learning and behaviour. Our assessments are designed to build a clear understanding of your child’s strengths, needs and the supports that may help.
A child assessment helps explore concerns around development, behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing when it is not yet clear what may be contributing to the difficulties.
ADHD assessments explore difficulties with attention, impulsivity, organisation and activity levels in both children and young people.
Autism assessments help explore differences in social communication, interaction, sensory experiences and behaviour.
Specific Learning Difficulties assessments (SPLD), help identify difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia that may be affecting learning and academic progress.
Our Intellectual disability assessment offers a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive abilities, adaptive functioning, and developmental history, we assess how an individual learns, communicates, and manages everyday life skills. The assessment helps determine whether the criteria for Intellectual Disability are met and provides clear recommendations to support learning, independence, and well-being.
Many adults seek assessment later in life after recognising long-standing patterns in areas such as attention, organisation, communication or daily functioning.
For some, assessment provides clarity and understanding after years of feeling different or struggling to manage everyday demands
An adult assessment helps explore concerns around attention, behaviour, communication and neurodevelopmental differences when it is not yet clear what may be contributing to the difficulties.
ADHD assessments explore difficulties with attention, impulsivity, organisation and activity levels in both children and young people.
Autism assessments help explore differences in social communication, interaction, sensory experiences and behaviour.
Specific Learning Difficulties assessments (SPLD), help identify difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia that may be affecting learning and academic progress.
Our Occupational Therapy assessments identify sensory processing, motor, and functional difficulties that may affect everyday activities, learning, and participation.
We evaluate sensory needs, coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and daily living abilities to help build a comprehensive understanding of each individual’s strengths and challenges. Informing diagnosis and tailored recommendations for support.
Our Intellectual disability assessment offers a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive abilities, adaptive functioning, and developmental history, we assess how an individual learns, communicates, and manages everyday life skills. The assessment helps determine whether the criteria for Intellectual Disability are met and provides clear recommendations to support learning, independence, and well-being.
Every assessment is tailored to the individual and their needs, but the process typically includes several key stages.
We begin by understanding your concerns, experiences and background information.
Depending on the assessment, this may include clinical interviews, questionnaires, observations or structured tasks.
Following the assessment, we provide a clear explanation of the findings along with practical recommendations and next steps..
At Evolve Ireland, we understand that seeking an assessment can feel like a significant step. We aim to make the process feel supportive, clear and manageable from the beginning.
We take the time to understand the individual behind the assessment, focusing not only on difficulties but also on strengths, experiences, and overall well-being.
Our assessments are evidence based, clinically informed and tailored to the needs of each person and family.
Many people are unsure which assessment is most appropriate. An initial discussion can help identify the best next step based on your concerns.
Yes. We provide assessments for both children and adults, across all of our assessments.
Children are not typically assessed for ADHD before the age of 6.
Yes. Where appropriate, we offer combined ADHD and autism assessments to explore both areas together.
The length of an assessment varies depending on the type of assessment and the individual’s needs. We will explain the expected process and timeline clearly before the assessment begins.
