Developmental Assessment Service in Dubai
Clarity and Understanding Begin Here.
When a child is struggling at school, at home, or with friendships and the reason isn’t clear, a developmental assessment service in Dubai can provide the answers that make everything else possible.
At Hakkini, comprehensive developmental assessments are conducted by an experienced, multidisciplinary team giving people a clear picture of cognitive strengths, learning profiles, and developmental needs in plain, accessible language.
Nobody had ever looked at our son as a whole person before. The assessment at Hakkini didn't just tell us what was difficult it showed us what he was brilliant at. That changed everything for us.
A parent from Dubai (shared with permission)
What Is a Developmental Assessment & Why Does It Matter?
A developmental assessment is a structured, evaluation of how a person’s brain develops and functions – examining cognitive abilities, attention, memory, language, processing speed, social communication, and adaptive functioning.
It is used to identify developmental assessment disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, developmental delay, and specific learning difficulties.
Our Developmental Assessment Services in Dubai
Our developmental assessment service in Dubai covers the full spectrum of developmental, cognitive, and learning needs.
01 Comprehensive developmental assessment
A full developmental assessment is conducted across cognitive functioning, attention, memory, executive functioning, verbal comprehension, fluid reasoning, processing speed, visuospatial skills, and social emotional development.
02 ADHD Assessment in Dubai
A comprehensive ADHD assessment in Dubai evaluates attention, concentration, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning using structured clinical interviews, standardised rating scales from parents and teachers, and direct assessment.
03 Autism Assessment in Dubai
Hakkini’s autism assessment in Dubai follows a thorough, neuroaffirming process evaluating social communication, social interaction, restricted interests and repetitive behaviours, sensory processing, and adaptive behaviour.
04 Learning Difficulties Assessment in Dubai
Where reading, writing, spelling, or maths difficulties are identified, a specialist learning difficulties assessment in Dubai is conducted covering dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and related specific learning disorders.
05 Developmental Assessment for Young Children
Early child development assessment in Dubai is offered for children from birth to six years evaluating gross and fine motor skills, language, social emotional development, play, communication, and problem solving.
06 Post-Assessment Debrief & School Liaison
A dedicated feedback session is provided following every assessment findings, practical recommendations, and intervention strategies explained in plain language to families and, where appropriate, to schools, SENCOs, and teachers.
You Don't Need to Wait to Reach Out.
These are the concerns most commonly brought to Hakkini’s developmental assessment service in Dubai by families, schools, and referring professionals.
For Child
For Yourself
- Struggling at school with reading, writing, maths, or following instructions without a clear explanation
- Concerns about attention, concentration, impulsivity, or hyperactivity - possible ADHD
- Social difficulties, limited eye contact, or communication differences - possible Autism Spectrum Disorder
- A previous diagnosis that feels incomplete, unclear, or in need of second opinion
- Delayed speech, language, or motor milestones not meeting age-expected developmental targets
- Suspicion of adult ADHD affecting work, relationships, or daily functioning
- Emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, or behavioural challenges that haven't been fully explained
- Lifelong attention difficulties, organisational challenges, or learning differences never formally assessed
- Suspicion of adult ADHD - affecting work, relationships, or daily functioning
- A need for formal assessment to access workplace accommodations or educational support
- Late-identified autism spectrum traits in adulthood
How it Works
Simple, Supportive, No Pressure
Say hello
Call, WhatsApp, or book online. No referral needed.
Step 2
Initial consultation
A thorough clinical interview is conducted medical, family, and school history
Step 3
The assessment
A comprehensive series of standardised developmental assessment tests is administered.
Step 4
Your report and debrief
A detailed, clearly written assessment report is produced.
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What Families Say
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Questions We Hear All the Time
What is a developmental assessment service in Dubai and who is it for?
A developmental assessment service in Dubai is a structured evaluation of cognitive, developmental, learning, and social-emotional functioning using standardised tools. It is recommended where concerns exist around ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, or specific learning disorders. No referral is required.
At what age can a developmental assessment begin?
Assessments are available from birth through to adulthood. Developmental assessments for young children (0–6 years) focus on early milestones, communication, and motor development. From age six, comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental assessments are conducted across a wider range of cognitive and learning domains.
How long does an ADHD assessment in Dubai take?
A comprehensive ADHD assessment in Dubai at Hakkini involves a clinical interview, standardised rating scales from parents and teachers, and a direct assessment session usually completed across one to two appointments, followed by a feedback session and written report.
Is the autism assessment neuroaffirming?
Yes. Hakkini’s autism assessment in Dubai is conducted within a fully neuroaffirming framework identifying both strengths and support needs. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule is used alongside developmental history and standardised questionnaires. The process is child friendly, unhurried, and conducted at the individual’s pace.
Will my child receive a diagnosis?
Not necessarily and never without a thorough, transparent process. A diagnosis, when clinically appropriate, is a tool for accessing better support not a label. A written assessment report with personalised recommendations is always provided, whether or not a formal diagnosis is reached.
Can the report be shared with school?
Yes. Assessment reports are written to be shared with schools, SENCOs, and teachers, including specific school based recommendations, educational accommodations, and exam access arrangements. Our team can also liaise directly with schools, with consent, to support educational planning and intervention strategies.
Take the First Step.
We'll Handle the Rest.
Whether a developmental assessment service in Dubai is being sought for your child, an ADHD assessment, an autism assessment in Dubai, or a learning difficulties assessment Hakkini’s specialist team is here to help.
A confidential, no pressure conversation is all it takes to get started.