Adult Communication Assessment

Understanding your communication profile can be a powerful first step towards making meaningful changes.

We offer comprehensive adult communication assessments that are:

  • Conducted online from the comfort of your home

  • Flexible and tailored to your needs

  • Spread over several sessions to build a detailed understanding of your communication skills

  • Focused on both strengths and areas of difficulty

Rather than relying on a single appointment, we take time to gather information across multiple sessions. This allows us to develop a more accurate picture of how communication impacts your daily life, work, relationships, and wellbeing.

    • Discussion of your communication history and experiences 

    • Exploration of current workplace, educational, social, or family challenges 

    • Standardised assessment activities where appropriate 

    • Evaluation of understanding and use of language 

    • Assessment of social communication skills 

    • Identification of strengths, barriers, and support needs 

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

Many adults are familiar with autism and ADHD, but fewer have heard of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).

DLD is a lifelong condition that affects a person's ability to understand and/or use language. It begins in childhood but often continues into adulthood. Because awareness of DLD has traditionally been low, many adults have reached adulthood without ever receiving an assessment or diagnosis.

    • Difficulty finding words during conversation 

    • Challenges explaining thoughts clearly 

    • Problems remembering verbal information 

    • Needing extra time to process spoken language 

    • Difficulties understanding complex instructions 

    • Challenges following group discussions or meetings 

    • Struggles with reading or writing demands 

    • Feeling less confident in social or professional interactions 

    • Fatigue from the effort required to keep up with communication demands 

Many adults describe feeling intelligent and capable but finding that communication requires significantly more effort than it appears to for others.

If this sounds familiar, a specialist assessment can help determine whether DLD or another communication profile may be contributing to your experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It is important to note that we do not provide diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) or ADHD.

    However, during the assessment process, we may identify patterns of strengths and difficulties that suggest further exploration could be helpful. Where appropriate, we may recommend seeking assessment from the relevant professionals for conditions such as autism or ADHD as part of our recommendations.

  • Following the assessment, you will receive personalised feedback and recommendations. 

  • Your assessments will be completed across a number of sessions to gain a full picture of your communication needs.

    Sessions can last between 60-90 minutes

  • Yes. Some clients choose to bring a partner, relative, friend, or support worker. Having someone with you can be helpful, particularly if they can share information about your communication or support you in implementing recommendations.

  • No. You can contact us directly to arrange an assessment. However, if you have relevant medical reports or letters from healthcare professionals, these can be useful to share before the appointment.

  • Not always. Some clients benefit from a single assessment and advice session, while others choose ongoing therapy. Recommendations will be based on your individual goals and circumstances.

  • Assessments can often be carried out in your own home or online via video consultation.

    Please contact us to discuss the most suitable option for you.

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