I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

“I thought the course was made very interesting because it was informal and amusing at times. I was surprised at how the Lamh signs stuck in my mind.”

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

“What did I like: being able to communicate with Lamh user. Brilliant course. Would recommend it to other people.”

I was a bit hesitant at first to ask a question, but once I did, she was really quick getting back to me with pointers and things to do.

CATTS are very flexible. My child loves coming and my child understands the speech therapist's instructions, which is very important to me.

This is a great idea. It really helps to have a resource on hand you can trust

"Great anecdotes helped me associate the words with the sign."

That's fantastic thanks so much for all of those strategies! I want to maximise on this latest development with his desire to vocalise sounds and some words! Thanks a million!

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

We researched a lot of places and time and time again CATTS was recommended to us. We are so glad we listened as we have seen great progress in our son. [Therapist] just "gets him" and its so nice to have a positive experience all the while our son is doing some "work".

[NAME] enjoys going to Marijke and I feel the work being done is addressing [NAME]'s needs. We attended other speech therapists in the past and whilst they also helped I think CATTS' way of establishing where [NAME]'s main areas of need are, is very good.

“I thought it was very well presented. Not only was it about Lamh sign; it was about communication.”

[NAME] always had a 'difficult' relationship with his speech therapists from his service providers. CATTS therapists are totally different, young & energetic & determined to get the best out of him.

Marijke was excellent - brilliant tutor.

Really enjoyed the course, excellent information & presenter.

I think the best thing about CATTS is the professional service. The therapists are very skilled and it is of huge benefit to my child.

Lovely facilities, nice class size. Amazing that only 3 rows back, it felt small and intimate.

"This is a great service, he really looks forward to the therapy sessions."

Social interaction, speech has come on, both expressive and receptive. I'm more relaxed and reassured because I feel supported.

The best thing about CATTS is that each session is individually tailored to that child's need at that time and carried out in a fun way.

I liked your enthuasian and how personable and approachable you are. So much was covered and I liked how you were willng to show us lots of other sign.

I liked Marijke. You made the course interesting and fun.

"My thanks to you and Marijke for the excellent staff and responsive service that you have provided in CATTS."
Large Residential Service Provider

My son has attended regularly for some months now, and responded very early on to the use of Lámh. He has made good progress and enjoys going to sessions. Overall would highly recommend Marijke as an SLT.

Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend.

We've seen improvement from day one. We've also learned a lot from watching her work. My son enjoys his sessions with Marijke, she somehow manages to get a 4 year old to focus for the whole session and have fun while doing it. We're seeing constant improvement.

The CATTS team were so friendly and enthusiastic. We all felt really well looked after.

“I liked the positive interaction between the tutor & learners.”

With the rollout of Progressing Disabilities its so important to build awareness on family centred practice. Thank you for bringing this and other courses to Ireland.

I learned so many new signs and lots of different ways to approach kids to create conversation opportunities.

"Nice people, good understanding with asd kids."

I liked the structure of the day. The associations Marijke used helped me to remember the signs. I also like that the games reinforced the signs. Plus the sweets as rewards!

Overall Satisfaction: 96%
Value for Money: 92%

Excellently covered by Patty, I am walking away feeling a lot more confident that my clients will receive better therapy.

The best thing about CATTS is the experience of the Speech Therapist. How she engages with my son. He understands a lot more, his receptive language has improved greatly since starting.

I learned a lot of new Lamh signs

Very beneficial program. I learnt a lot of strategies to help me.

The best thing about CATTS therapy is the tailored sessions and continuous review of what is working.

CATTS has a great system that definitely works.
[Therapist] just makes him feel do comfortable. [NAME] has come along so well since we started CATTS. Me and [NAME] have a great communication now and he barely spoke 2 words when we started. Now he is flying with his vocab. We couldn't be prowder.

"Our therapist obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into each of [NAME]'s sessions, very creative to get the best out of him."

"Very interesting. Benefits us especially while working with kids - learned so many things I never knew e.g. DVD, and apps"

"Catts Ireland is providing a superb vital service for children"

"I learned how important it is to communicate. I hope it will make life happier for the service users.”

Public speaking is a significant feature of my job. An injury at work meant I had to step back from this aspect of my work. Present for me also was an underlying worry whether I would be able to overcome the resultant speech issues. Step by step, like completing a jig-saw, Marijke systematically took me through the various steps towards recovery with an additional, unexpected bonus of learning to use my voice properly when public speaking. This was never covered when I first trained in public speaking twenty years ago. I did my homework between sessions but I learned that I did not always execute the practices correctly. It was this expert correction and feedback from Marijke that was invaluable! Thank you !

Great few days. Very professionally done and all needs tended to and anticipated

I am very happy with the service we have received with [Therapist]. After 2 sessions [NAME] had started saying 'more', 'again', 'up', 'down' and is continuing to add new words each week.

I liked the structure of the class. Marijke made the class fun and enjoyable to learn the different signs.

“I enjoyed the games, these were practical and helped consolidate our learning and helped us to retain the new signs.”

Great Content. Well organised.
All members of the CATTS team were friendly and helpful. They were always providing much needed information.

A Super Day! A wealth of knowledge. Loved the detail and attention to accuracy. Thank you.

"Loved the training style. Very enjoyable day."

I am very happy with the progress that my daughter has made since we started to come to CATTS. The service is professional, on point and there is a genuine interest in the child. Every session is different with a combination of work and games which is very effective. There are adequate breaks which is very important and an excellent understanding of my daughter's ASD and ADHD. The games and lesson plans tie in very naturally with whats going on with school and at home and this makes the sessions valuable and effective with excellent learning and development for my daughter. I have recommended CATTS to many other mums and will continue to do so.

The BEST THING about CATTS is the One to One service, Great Advice and Tips to work on at home!

I find our therapist Brilliant! She gives great tips and is excellent in engaging with my son. It is much improved for primary school as he can tell me things that happen in his summer setting, which is less frustrating for him and less worrying for me.

I really enjoyed Patty, loved her style, stories and analogies

"I enjoyed the group interaction. Moving between theory and practical Lamh signs has helped me to concentrate for the entirety of the day.”

I think the best thing is our therapist's approach to dealing with my sometimes difficult child.

CATTS is an excellent service providing Speech and Language which is highly needed for children with special needs.

Marijke made it very easy to learn and very entertaining! ?

I came away with far more than I could have imagined

Patty’s approach to teaching was so engaging, she has a wealth of knowledge and a lovely way of delivering information. A really enjoyable experience overall.

Efficient, excellent communication and follow up post classes, excellent advice for further at hone progress.

Lisa is very inspiring, very practical and we benefited most from the presenter’s own experience. Enjoyed the positive approach of presenter – I feel invigorated

Very informative course, learned a lot both theoretical and practical from a very skilled presenter.

Refreshing no-nonsense parent’s perspective.

I learned a lot more than I expected to! thank you .

I learned how to put Lamh into the school setting where I work. How to plan and create situations where I can use it.

I liked Marijke as a Lamh tutor. She was extremely engaging and personable. I like how it was fun during the lesson.

CATTS work really well with my child's school resource teacher and SNA to insure my child has every opportunity to improve his communication skills.

Would highly recommend CATTS. I have seen a big difference in my child since his first session. The biggest has been learning to wait. [NAME] has come along so much, now his vocab is coming on better and better everyday. Since starting the sessions the whole family have joined in to learn what we do in every session and really enjoy learning how to really have fun on [NAME]'s level. it is great to see [NAME] so excited when we get out of the car and see Marijke's door. He knows where he is going and really enjoys it which makes it really enjoyable for us to look at. Thank you.

"I enjoyed doing the signs and activity. I think that this will help me in the future with being a special needs assistant"

“I’ve learned 100 Lamh signs. I’ve learned ways to use them and importance of repetition. I’ve enjoyed Marijke’s energetic method of teaching.”

[NAME] settled well. He found it hard first time but after a few sessions he got used to being there and started to work well. He makes more sounds now and is copying the words after us.

Huge amount of useful info. Video clips were useful.
Excellent topic and event. It is difficult to get the opportunity to learn from the main experts in specific fields.

“I’ve enjoyed learning everything about Lamh, including watching videos, doing games and working in group. It was very interesting.”

I learned over 100 signs which will make it a lot easier to communicate with my child.

I learned how to think about how it might feel to not be able to communicate. I learned not only about the signs but also how to associate them with other things to remember them. I also learned how to 'teach' the signs in an effective way with the kids.

Patty is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

The sessions are fun and she always strives to remember what works for our son down to the smallest details. Our SLT always made sessions fun and engaging but also was able to get the most out of each session which is so important when dealing with intellectual disability.

I learned lots of new signs. Can't wait to learn more.

Excellent. Very informative and Patty was wonderfully engaging. Learned so much!

I enjoyed the interaction and the humour!

Very well organised event. - Looking forward to the next CATTS CPD event. Thank you!

I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter. It was really interactive, clear and well paced.

I liked that the day was active ad no one was put on the spot!

I learned a lot of new signs and that it's possible to learn a lot of signs in a relatively short space of time.

Since starting with CATTS, my son's confidence has improved, he is involved more socially and he is not as anxious.

I learned how I can use signs to help children communicate on a one to one basis or in a group to encourage social and language skills in an informal way.
Learned more than I thought I would at one sitting!

[NAME] is very happy and is progressing. My son has built a lot of confidence since starting therapy, our family & friends really see a difference in his abilities.

This was a fun, interactive course. Marijke was very good, and patient, friendly and funny.

"Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement. She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her."

We have been attending CATTS for over 5 years and can only recommend them to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service. My child's speech, communication and confidence has made huge improvements consistently over the years. He's gone from a child who was frustrated with very little words and screamed to let us know what he needed to now working on grammar! The sessions are always fun to keep him interested and focused on his needs and exactly what he should be working on. This progress wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't been attending Marijke at CATTS.

My little boy absolutely loves going to CATTS. He loves playing all his 'games' and 'sound games' and thinks it is great fun. Marijke makes every minute of speech therapy fun and exciting. It is lovely to see my little boy progress in a fun, warm environment. Marijke is warm and provides great guidance and support for home. Marijke always responds to queries in a timely manner. Learning is made fun. He has made improvements in speech sounds and is now more susceptible to fixing up errors without resistance.

"Am so happy with speech therapy. She knows how to encourage my son to attempt to say words. He wouldn't have even tried for other therapists. (Therapist) has a fantastic way with him. And out of all the speech therapists we've attended over the years, both public and private, this has been the best by far. Highly recommend. Only annoyed we didn't know about it before. We would have taken him years ago."

Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marijke makes learning fun!

Very happy with the speech service my son is getting through CATTS. The therapist is working very well with my son and gets the best out of him. Only for this service my son would be getting no speech. I am very grateful.

The best thing is that my daughter's needs, strengths and weaknesses are being met, understood and worked on. Going at her pace, with patience.

Since starting speech therapy my daughters speech has improved considerably. Her language skills and comprehension have also seen a huge improvement.  She is more confident and thrives on the positive feedback about her progress. I love that the program is designed to meet her needs and grows with her.

“What I liked: Use of videos as well as slides. The variety of signs taught. Relaxed atmosphere – had a laugh while learning signs.”

Without a doubt my son's progression is down to Marijke's involvement. I think the best thing about CATTS service is that they value parents and external therapists input and have no problem liaising with outside services (i.e. HSE, Enable Ireland, etc). We have both learned techniques/ mechanisms to increase speech and reduce fustration. Definate drop in NAME's distress.

The progress my son has made over the last year is astounding. Marijke is a fabulous therapist. It is obvious she enjoys her job and cares for her clients. I appreciate the value CATTS places on parent involvement ant think the tips / techniques provided to use at home have proved to be very successful. We are 100% satisfied with the service CATTS provide.

The energy and humour of the presenter helps me remember. Marijke delivered it very well and made it very informative and enjoyable! 🙂

"Very helpful when we asked questions - she didn't hesitate to answer anything we asked"

I am very satisfied with the treatment I got from CATTS. I was a bit apprehensive but the friendly, professional attitude of the therapist put me at my ease. The comparison of my performance at the start of treatment and at the six-monthly follow up showed that my voice had improved both in volume and range. I am more than pleased.

I have been attending CATTS with my son for 5 years now and the service we have received is fantastic. Marijke is a wonderful therapist and my son's speech and communication has come on so much from when he started from a no-verbal little boy to a fully verbal child now. Marijke has each session planned to meet his needs and I feel fully involved. We travel a long distance to each session but it is worth it to see the difference in my son's communication and confidence.

100% of Speech Therapy clients surveyed would recommend CATTS to a friend or family member!

I liked the way the 100 words were split out throughout the day. Not information overload. Very enjoyable - the day flew!

The day was fun! Marijke made it fun and easy to learn. Really enjoying. Good craic.

I learned 100 signs to go away and teach my autistic child.

I have been using CATTS for several month with my daughter. What started off as a very difficult appointment every week (with another service), now my daughter is happy to enter the room immediately and engage with Marijke. I see an improvement at every appointment. I would be lost if I had not found CATTS.

Very happy with the attention and detail [NAME] gets at each session. Each session is setup in advance and if a games doesn't go to plan there is always a backup nearby.

I like the no rushing of each session so it can respond to what [NAME] needs on the day. He has opened up so much and has become more confident as time goes on.

A very professional but friendly and focused to each individual child's needs.

CATTS Ireland were good and helpful hosts.
Great course. Need more interdisciplinary type courses in Ireland!

I liked the way nobody was singled out. The signs were demonstrated as a group.

Good insight into different behaviours of autism which was based in the real world. Really excellent

I liked the multiple steps in learning signs - helped memory.

The best thing is the therapist's genuine interest in my child and getting to know her and what works best for her - in particular a shared passion for Pokemon! I have noticed improvements in pronunciation of words, developments of language and improvements of winning / losing scenarios.

CATTS really know how to attract great speakers. Really professionally run event. Felt very well looked after.

Found Marijke very enjoyable as a teacher. Made the course a lot more intereting and easier to learn.

I learned a lot of signs I didn't know and how to teach them to my brother. I'll finally be able to have a proper conversation with him.

Thought the tutor (Marijke) was excellent. Really easy to listen to, so easy to learn from. Made the day fun. Kept you focused.

I've joined so many groups etc to try help [NAME], this one is really useful. I do need to ask more questions though lol.

I liked the way the tutor presented the class. It enabled me to learn in a relaxed way. Her coverage was fantastic. I would attend another class hosted by her.

“I’ve learned so many signs and how to effectively communicate with residents.”

Really Great Event. Well done CATTS ?

Good cooperation with parents to help special needs kids. Excellent Speech therapy support for kids with ASD.

"Marijke made the day very funny and interesting."

Niamh is phenomenal! She is so talented at working with children in a fun and relaxed way. My 9 year old didn't even realize any of it was work. He looked forward to every session and that is due to Niamh and her kindness and skill.

The energy of the course and how it was taught. Great information that will stay in my brain!

“I liked learning sign language so it can help me communicate with my cousin and each other.”

Amazing, Well planned, Very impressed with Lisa’s knowledge as a mother.

Everyone has commented on how well my son's speech has come on.
His speech is more relevant to what is happening around him. Today, he answered a 'Where' question for the first time appropriately without being prompted first.

I like the fact that you can look at the videos and browse the group at your own pace.

I learned more ways to create communication opportunities.