Living with ADHD, or supporting a child who does, can be overwhelming. Vital entitlements are available to help ease the burden. Discover the key financial and educational supports you may be entitled to with a formal diagnosis.
Get assessed → Access government supports → Receive funding and accommodations
Get AssessedA formal diagnosis is the key that unlocks lifelong support.
A professional ADHD assessment confirms the diagnosis and documents care needs, essential for all government applications.
Your diagnosis qualifies you for vital financial supports: DCA, Carer's Allowance, tax credits, and Disability Allowance.
Level the playing field with Leaving Certificate accommodations (RACE) to ensure students can demonstrate their true abilities.
Grouped by who can claim
A monthly payment for a child with a severe disability who requires ongoing care and attention substantially over and above what a child of the same age typically needs.
Learn More →A means-tested payment for parents or guardians providing full-time care to a child with ADHD who requires continuous supervision.
Learn More →A tax credit provided by Revenue for parents. An ADHD diagnosis with a severe impact on daily living may meet the strict requirements.
Learn More →A weekly, means-tested payment for individuals aged 16 to 66 whose condition substantially restricts them from undertaking suitable work.
Learn More →For students facing the Junior Cycle or Leaving Certificate, accommodations such as extra time, a separate room, or a reading assistant.
Learn More →For school leavers applying to third level. DARE offers reduced CAO points at participating universities for students whose ADHD has impacted their education.
Learn More →At a glance: eligibility and who qualifies
| Entitlement | Type | Diagnosis Required? | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) | Monthly Payment | Yes | Children under 16 |
| Carer's Allowance | Weekly Payment (Means Tested) | Yes | Parents/Guardians |
| Incapacitated Child Tax Credit | Annual Tax Relief | Yes | Parents |
| Disability Allowance | Weekly Payment (Means Tested) | Yes | Adults (16-66) |
| RACE Accommodations | Exam Supports | Yes | Students |
| DARE Scheme | Reduced CAO Points | Yes | School Leavers (CAO) |
Whether you are applying for the Domiciliary Care Allowance for your child or seeking Leaving Cert accommodations, one requirement remains consistent across all Irish government departments: you need evidence. Applications require comprehensive, specialist-led reports detailing the severity of the ADHD and its impact on daily life. Our multidisciplinary team provides rapid, neuro-affirming assessments to give you the clinical documentation you need.
Book Your Assessment →For children with severe ADHD requiring substantial extra care, parents may apply for the Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) and the Carer's Allowance. Additionally, the Incapacitated Child Tax Credit may be available if the ADHD severely impacts daily living.
Yes. If adult ADHD is severe enough to substantially restrict your capacity to undertake suitable full-time work, you may be eligible for the Disability Allowance, which is a means-tested weekly payment.
Yes. Government departments and educational bodies require comprehensive, specialist-led reports as evidence. Relying on the public system can mean waiting years. A private assessment with ADHD Now can provide the necessary clinical documentation in a fraction of the time.
Yes, through the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations at the Certificate Examinations) scheme. Accommodations can include extra time, rest breaks, a separate room, or a reading assistant. Applications require formal psychological or psychiatric reports.
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