Unravel, Embrace, Empower
Finding Clarity, Together
Adele Dunkin, M.C.D., CCC-SLP, IMH-E®
With over 10 years as a developmental specialist and dedicated trainings, Adele brings honed insight to the table when considering the possibility of developmental delays.
She strives to create an accepting and comfortable space to nurture growth in learning and understanding yourself or your child better, and guides you through the evaluation process with empathy and compassion born from lived experience.
Providing speech-language evaluation services for ages 12 months to 18 years, and developmental evaluation services (including autism, executive function, and adaptive behavior) for ages 18 months through adulthood, as appropriate.
Areas of Focus
Diagnostic Evaluations for Speech-Language Delays and Autism.
In-Services, Professional Developments, and Consultancy for Support Teams in Schools, Daycares, Private Clinics, or Independent Practices.
My experience and training allows me to being a discerning and thorough eye to diagnostics, and I have decided to specialize my practice to focus on evaluations for autism across the lifespan and childhood speech-language delays. I am well-versed in the administration of many different assessment tools, both standardized and criterion, and utilize a mix of published and qualitative measures in my evaluation process.
In addition to providing direct diagnostic services to clients and families, I am also available for consultations to both individuals and group entities, as well as for in-service and professional development trainings around my areas of focus, including trauma-informed principles of care and team collaboration the best benefit of individuals who have these developmental delays.
Reach out today to see how I can help meet your needs!
Services Offered
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Speech Only Evaluation
Evaluation of articulation/speech sounds and fluency/stuttering
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Language Only Evaluation
Evaluation of language comprehension and expression
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Comprehensive Speech-Language Evaluation
Evaluation of both components of speech (articulation, voice quality, fluency) and language (comprehension and expression)
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Developmental Only Evaluation
Evaluation to consider the possibility of autism, executive function, or adaptive behavior delays.
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Comprehensive Developmental Evaluation
Covers components from a Comprehensive Speech-Language
Evaluation and a Developmental Evaluation
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Consultation
Start here if you are not sure which service best fits your needs.
Select if you are interested in a speaking or training engagement.
Evaluation is a multi-step process, ensuring that we gain an accurate picture of the strengths and support needs.
After all data has been collected and analyzed, we will meet for a feedback session to discuss the findings of the evaluation in depth and at a comfortable pace.
Evaluations include individualized recommendations for next step support, as well as educational resources tailored to each client’s needs.
Recommendations and resources will be reviewed at the feedback session.
Hi, I'm Adele! I am a late-diagnosed multiply-neurodivergent speech-language pathologist with over 10 years of experience diagnosing speech and language delays and developmental delays, including autism. Full-time, I conduct initial diagnostic evaluations at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Center on Developmental Disabilities, and annually teach a graduate course on autism at the University of Memphis as an adjunct member of the clinical faculty.
I serve as the West Tennessee Regional Representative on the board of the Arc of Tennessee, hold an endorsement in Infant Mental Health through AIMHiTN, and am an active member of several professional and advocacy organizations.
My passion is helping families navigate autism diagnoses and services, promoting disability rights, advocating for and educating about trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practice, and expanding accessibility of information and support.
Outside of work, I love to read, cook, and listen to a variety of podcasts. I am also honored to raise two beautifully chaotic and multiply-neurodivergent children.
Let's Chat!
Get in touch with me today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about my services in the Mid-South!
